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Tonsillitis: Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a …
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… about surgery to remove the tonsils, not the adenoids. For children, a general anesthetic is always used. It makes the … It Is Done A tonsillectomy may be done when: A person has tonsillitis that does not get better or that comes back … unless they are causing problems. Learn more Tonsillitis: Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? How Well It Works …
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Tonsillitis On this page: Related … when there are serious problems with the tonsils. Does your child need a tonsillectomy? Tonsillectomy is surgery to … especially when they interfere with daily life. But it should only be done after you and your doctor carefully …
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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … you can talk to your doctor about them. Umbilical Hernia: Should My Child Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You may want to have a … to continue your pregnancy or make plans to care for a sick child. Compare your options Compare Compare Option 1 Have
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… Infertility: Should I Have Treatment? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … options for parenting, such as adoption or raising a foster child. You avoid the cost, stress, and risks of infertility …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … on the label. Some medicines may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems. Do …
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… Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 …
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… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … eyesight in people who also have these eye problems. When children have cataracts that cause vision problems, surgery …