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Intracapsular tonsillectomy (2 of 5) - What can we try before an operation?

 

 

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Intracapsular tonsillectomy

PART 2 OF 5

What can we try before an operation?

Click on each of the following questions to discover the answers.

 

WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS?

 

Sometimes, TONSILLITIS is treated with painkillers


 

Your child will need lots of rest


 

Saltwater mouth rinses can help.

This can make tonsillitis less painful and reduce how often your child gets it.


 

Some young children find mouth rinses difficult to do


 

Some types of Tonsillitis are treated with antibiotics

 

 

Painkillers and lots of rest are important too


 

Too many courses of antibiotics can cause other problems


 

You can wait and see if the problem gets better by itself

Children often grow out of the problem over a year or so

 

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TONSILS?

 

Your child might need an operation called tonsillectomy

 
 

 


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Date Published: 15/01/2025 Review Date: 15/01/2028

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