6 year old tonsillectomy
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16 Yr Old Had Tonsils & Adnoids Removed
40 year old Working Mother of 2 very busy childern 8 (girl) 6 1/2 (boy) and married to my .... Two Yrd Old Daughter and Tonsillectomy and Adnoid Removal ...
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- My daughter had these surgeries last year. The adnoids weren't so bad, but after the tonsilectomy her throat was extremely sore. She barely ate for almost 2 weeks and ...
- Hi Stacy, My daughter was 20 when she had her tonsils removed. The older a person is when they have that surgery the more difficult and longer the recovery. My daught...
- I just wanted to let you know that yes the older they are the more it does hurt. My husband had to have his removed last year and he lived on KFC mashed potatoes and ...
Very Sick 4 Year Old
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... He had a tonsillectomy the next summer and has not missed any days of first grade this year. .... we had that happen to our then 5 year old. Take him to Bootin & Savrick - Dr ...
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- Your son has had a fever every six hours since the 31st? Wow! That sounds serious. Does he have a rash with his fever? You might wanna ask the doctor(s) to presc...
- Look him over very carefully, does he have a very light rash? This also happened to my son and 5 days later he broke out with a very light rash, it was Tifus. A diff...
- Hi L., I am not suggesting by any means not to treat your childs fever, but I had to take my daughter to the hospital and as we were waiting for the dr they had pos...
Tonsil Removal
Read all 38 responses: "my 6 year old is getting her tonsils and adnoids out on the 8th of ... Two Yrd Old Daughter and Tonsillectomy and Adnoid Removal ...
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- My daughter now 7 1/2, had her T/A at age 4. She did great and yes it was hard watching her "go to sleep". That was heart wrenching. It was calm and peaceful but fo...
- Hi, Just wanted to assuage your fears somewhat. My daughter also had her tonsils and adenoids out. It was such a huge difference. We struggled for years with infectio...
- I just wanted to suggest that you have a vaporizer handy for after she gets home from the hospital. The nights are the worst because they aren't drinking & their thro...
Worried About Three Old Snoring
That's called a tonsillectomy (say: ton-seh-leck-teh-me) and adenoidectomy (say: ... L. Etta, mother of a 6 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. Helpful? ...
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- Children often have adenoids and tonsils removed to assist the nasal cavity and ears to drain fluid. A build up of fluid often results in a runny nose resembling cold ...
- I have a daughter that just turned four and she has snored for awhile the doctor said that it is normal, sometimes their adnoids are bigger which makes them snore but ...
- Could be enlarged tonsils from being sick. Have a doc check it out. If it's not disrupting her sleep, they probably won't bother doing anything, but if she's not sle...
Tonsils and Adenoids Removed
Jun 18, 2009 ... I had my daughter's done at age 6. She was herself in a couple of days. ..... 6 Year Old Snoring · 10 · 4 Year Old Having a Tonsillectomy? ...
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- As long as you follow the directions they give you, she should feel (and sleep) 100% better after the procedure. She's probably had a sore throat for so long that she...
- Hi I have a three year old little boy and he has had tubes put in his ears twice, i was like you scared to death for him to be put to sleep the first time was horribl...
- Surgery at this age is usually harder and more stressful on the parent than on the child. Your a great mom for being concerned! I didn't have my tonsils removed until ...
Thanks for All Your Advice! Penelope's Progress Still Some Issues
Aug 28, 2009 ... Next question Two Yrd Old Daughter and Tonsillectomy and Adnoid Removal ... Beth Y added this item When I change my 2 year olds diaper he ...
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- I would definitely call the doctor about yellow eyes - could be jaundice. Also if she can eat yogurt it might help the white film on he tonsils. good luck
- Call your doc this morning about the yellow eyes - don't wait. Sounds like jaundice, which is liver-related. Could just be because of the illness and it will resolve...
- Don't worry you make the best decisions you can right. Just to let you know. One time my son was sick and his breathing was labored, I was nervous but didn't take hi...
My Dtr Had Her Tonsils Out on Tues and Still Won't Eat
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) .... Small 2 Year Old That Won't Eat ... Six Year Old After Tonsillectomy ...
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- When my daughter had her tonsils out she didn't eat for a week. We tried everything...I was very concerned but the ENT said she was fine and she would eat when she was...
- Hi L., I had my tonsils out at age 30, and I am now 46, only 16 years ago but I can still remember what it felt like afterwards. The one thing that helped me was Juic...
- She might still be in a bit of pain or just afraid it will hurt. I would just let her eat what she wants for a few more days. You might check with her surgeon. Poor...
School Age Bed Wetting Diagnosis Concern
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... Tonsillectomy is highly recommended at 4 because the size can create airway problems. .... Second , it's not that unusual for a 7 year old to be wetting the bed. ...
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- I had both of my boy's tonsils removed. It is not bad at all. I don't have any experience or knowledge of the wetting issue. But let me tell you I would do it again ...
- Hi. My son is 5 1/2. We have occasional accidents. He has a sleep study scheduled tomorrow. If you email me directly I can follow up and tell you what they say. He has...
- I've never heard of the tonsil connection; however, I do have experience with a bedwetting child. First of all, it's more common in boys than in girls as far as contin...
Recurring Tonsilitis
Read all 21 responses: "I have a 6 1/2 year old son who has had ... Prior to her tonsillectomy, she was sick so much and missed so much school it was awful. ...
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- I was sick often as a young child with tonsilitis and had to get tubes in my ears a few times. At age six, I had my tonsils and adnoids removed. After that, I was a...
- You really need to see that specialist. My son didn't have his infected, but they were so huge that he would snore and stop breathing for a few seconds while he slept....
- S. I know you might not get to many responses like this one but I would tell you to push to have those tonsils out. I had this problem when I was a child and wish I ...
My 7-Year-old Is Having Eye Surgery
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) .... Two Yrd Old Daughter and Tonsillectomy and Adnoid Removal ...
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- Has he had eye therapy? Dr. Rosenow is a wonderful eye doctor that is really good in that field.
- My son had the same surgery when he was 18 months old. I thought that when he came home from surgery he would be tired and we would rest because I didn't sleep the we...
- I actually had this surgery when i was 8 and remember it being slightly uncomfortable afterwards. Perhaps you could go to the library and check out some books on tape ...
