What are tonsils?
Tonsils are a pair of oval-shaped glands located at the back of the throat. They are a normal anatomical feature of the oral cavity but are more prominent in childhood. If the tonsils do not get infected frequently in childhood, they usually shrink to a very small size by the time of adulthood.
How are tonsils getting infected?
These glands at the back of the throat sometimes get inflamed, resulting in conditions such as acute tonsillitis or tonsil infection.
Tonsils treatment at Ascent
At Ascent ENT Specialty Center, our experienced tonsils surgeons in Dubai provide advanced care for both children and adults suffering from recurrent tonsil issues. As a trusted name in ENT Dubai services, Ascent ENT offers the best tonsil treatment in Dubai under one roof.
Acute tonsillitis is one of the most frequently encountered problems and is the sudden inflammation of the tonsils, typically due to infections.
This infection of the tonsil may be caused by cold foods and climatic changes and is usually viral or bacterial in nature.
It is called bacterial tonsillitis when caused by an infection. This typically improves with antibiotics.
Bacterial tonsillitis and viral tonsillitis usually have similar symptoms, but bacterial tonsillitis responds better to antibiotics. The symptoms include throat pain and painful swallowing and, in extreme cases, can obstruct swallowing and breathing as well. Obstructive symptoms are usually caused by the enlargement of tonsils due to the infection. If not treated adequately at the right time, infection can spread to surrounding neck spaces resulting in the collection of pus ( Peritonsillar abscess).Known for excellence in patient outcomes, Ascent is home to some of the best ENT specialists in Dubai, dedicated to delivering top-notch ENT care for all types of tonsillitis issues. At oua ascent clinic,every ENT doctor in Dubai is highly qualified and trained to diagnose and manage a wide range of ENT disorders with personalized care.
If Tonsillitis keeps recurring very frequently for a duration of more than 3 months, then it is known as Chronic Tonsillitis. In these patients, tonsils are enlarged and they may have enlarged neck nodes too. If the symptoms are very frequent, resulting in frequent antibiotic therapy, removal of tonsils (Tonsillectomy) is advised.
Sometimes food particles get impacted in the crevices on the surface of the tonsils known as crypts. When more and more food accumulates, stone-like structures form and tend to pop out into the mouth. These are called tonsil stones. They are usually painless but can cause bad breath. Some patients feel significant discomfort when the tonsil stones get impacted. In such situations an ENT surgeon can easily remove the tonsil stones as an outpatient procedure. When the tonsil stones become very large and painful, sometimes tonsillectomy is advised. If you’re seeking safe and effective tonsils surgery in Dubai, Ascent ENT is equipped with modern surgical technology and expert ENT consultants.