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  Tonsils are mounds of tissue located in a pocket on both sides of the back of the throat. They are made of lymphoid tissue which help the body sample anything that comes in through the mouth to determine if any infectious organisms like bacteria or viruses are present. Tonsillectomy | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty - Ent Surgeon in Chennai Why would you need your tonsils taken out? Tonsils are helpful to protect the body against infection. However, in some instances your tonsils can be the thing making you sick or they can contribute to other medical problems. It can harbour harmful bacteria and cause problems in distant areas like large joints , heart , kidneys etc. If they are doing you more harm than good, then removal of the tonsils may be considered. Will I be more likely to get an infection without my tonsils? Although the tonsils are helpful in protecting the body from infection, there are enough similar tissues elsewhere in the body that can more than make up for the loss of t...

  What are the main reasons for considering tonsillectomy? Infection – People can randomly get an infection now and again, but if you are getting more than the average number of infections per year or have had several infections per year for many years in a row then it might be reasonable to remove your tonsils. If your tonsil infections are due to the Streptococcus bacteria , then even fewer numbers of infections are required to consider removal. Obstruction – Enlarged tonsils can block air from passing well through your throat. This can lead to difficulties with physical activity, snoring, and in some cases obstructive sleep apnea. Chronic tonsillitis – Symptoms of this include chronic tonsillar pain, sore throat, bad breath, and tonsil stones. Infection may not be present in these cases. If this is causing social issues or significantly affecting your quality of life, then tonsillectomy may be considered. Suspicion for cancer – Tonsil masses, ulcers, and other findings...

  SINUS HEADACHE Patients with seasonal allergies or chronic or acute sinusitis may also have a headache. The most common cause of a sinus headache is a viral respiratory infection, or the common cold. As opposed to a migraine, which has a neurological cause, a sinus headache is caused by inflammation of the nasal passages. HOW DO YOU TREAT A SINUS HEADACHE? The key to treating a sinus headache is to address the underlying cause. Sinus headaches can be caused by chronic allergies ! However, for temporary relief, we recommend the following : Normal saline nasal irrigation Drink water to stay hydrated Rest Steam Use a humidifier KEYWORDS: MIMIC NASAL, SINUS CONGESTION, MIGRAINE HEADACHE, BOTOX TREATMENT, MIGRAINES, SINUS HEADACHE, CHRONIC ALLERGIES, NORMAL SALINE NASAL IRRIGATION For further queries about the infections, diseases, and treatments of the ear, nose or throat, Dr Mohanty’s Speciality ENT Clinics in Chennai, India can help in a number of ways, FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONT...