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Thursday, August 16, 2007 Roy's fever persisted and his throat was so sore that he could not eat. Finally, he was referred to SGH (Singapore General Hospital). After seeing the GP (General Practitioner) at A&E (Accident & Emergency) and after an X-Ray test, he was directed to the ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) Centre where the specialist diagnosed him as having Tonsillitis. He had his tonsils removed (tonsillectomy) this afternoon. The way he described the surgery to me sounded pretty painful. Ouch. The doctor mentioned that he needs to be warded for at least 3 days in case of complications. Poor thing. What Is Tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. It is caused by either a virus or a bacterium (usually the bacterium known as streptococcus - the same bacterium that causes "strep throat"). Tonsillitis mostly occurs in young children. What Are Tonsils?  The tonsils are a pair of small almond-shaped organs located of the mouth on both sides of the throat. The adenoids are similar to the tonsils but are located in the upper portion of the throat behind the nose, where they can't be seen.Facts About Tonsillitis: Doctors once believed that tonsils and adenoids served no purpose and routinely removed them to prevent tonsillitis. Today these organs may be considered to be the "first line of defense" against upper respiratory infections, which enter the body through the nose, mouth, and throat. An abscess (a collection of pus that requires surgical drainage), or pocket of pus, that forms around a tonsil is also known as a quinsy. When tonsils become so enlarged that a child's voice changes, it is called "hot potato" voice. This is one sign that the tonsils should be removed. What Are The Symptoms Of Tonsillitis? The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. It may develop either suddenly or gradually. It may be either mild or severe.  You may: Find that it hurts to swallow. If the pain is intense, you may stop swallowing saliva and start to drool. Complain of an earache. Have a fever of 38 degrees Celsius or higher. Complain of a headache. Complain of a stomachache (this is quite common). Complain of general aches and pains, loss of appetite and may vomit. Have bad smelling breath. Because the tonsils are swollen and enlarged, you may have trouble speaking and may even experience difficulty breathing. What Does Tonsillitis Look Like? When tonsils are infected, they will look redder than usual and swollen. A grayish-white or yellowish coating may cover part or all of the tonsils. The surrounding area of the throat near the tonsils also may appear red and inflamed. There may be swelling at the sides of the neck as the lymph nodes grow larger while producing cells to fight the infection.  The Procedure: Tonsillectomy In children, removal of either the tonsils or the adenoids requires a general anesthetic. In adults the tonsils often may be removed under local anesthesia. The mouth is held open to expose the tonsils. The tonsils are grasped with clamps and pulled toward the middle of the mouth. The tonsils are removed by gentle dissection of the surrounding tissues. Bleeding is controlled either by pressure, sutures, clamps or ties, or with use of electrocautery, a procedure in which heat is applied to blood vessels to seal the ends that have been cut during surgery.
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