Doctor I just found out I have tonsils and I'm thinking about getting surgery to remove them. How long will it take to recover after the surgery? Will I be able to talk normally right away? I work night shifts and can't really take time off so I'm worried about how this will affect my job. How well does recovery usually go?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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My 4-year-old son has grade 3 to 4 adenoids for the last 9 months. He weighs 14.6 kg and has had no fever or infections except once last month. His only symptom is slight mouth breathing without snoring. Is surgery really necessary, and if so, what's the least painful option for him?

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