Adenoid surgery or adenoidectomy refers to the surgical removal of enlarged or swollen adenoid glands. It is a relatively short and safe procedure primarily indicated in children between the ages of one and seven. It is performed under general anesthesia; so the patient would not feel any pain during surgery. Common complications of adenoid surgery include excessive bleeding, failure to relieve underlying breathing problems, and voice changes.
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Please suggest a solution for issues related to enlarged adenoids.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter's adenoid is enlarged, and she frequently experiences ear pain and throat infections. Doctors are prescribing Montelukast, antibiotics, Paracetamol, and Ibuprofen, advising against removing the adenoids at this age since she is now 7 years old. Current medication details in... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. If your daughter is experiencing more than five episodes in one year, it is recommended to remove tonsils and adenoids together. Does your daughter snore during sleep? How many attacks of infection has sh... Read Full »