Adenoid Discomfort and Surgery in Children

Adenoid diseases, one of the most common problems of childhood, increase in parallel with upper respiratory tract infections, especially in winter. Underlining that this situation, which causes many problems from sleep disorders to dental caries, should be treated, specialists point out that after the treatment, the growth and development levels of children return to normal.

The main task of the adenoid is to protect the body against various infections, and tonsils can enlarge as a result of recurrent infections. But then it reverts back to its old self. In some cases that do not return to normal, adenoid and tonsil surgery will be required.

What are the Symptoms of Adenoid in Children?

In a normal child, the adenoid is generally around 2 to 3 cm. It spread upwards from the back of the nose. Adenoid enlargement causes obstruction in the air channels and the canal between the middle ear and the nasal passage, that is, in the upper tube. Thus, if the child experiences situations such as nasal speech, snoring, restless sleep, fatigue, dryness and cracking of the mouth and lips, teeth grinding, irritation coughs as a result of constant mouth breathing, bad breath, and frequent middle ear infections, one or more of these symptoms may occur. It would definitely be beneficial to consult a physician.

Adenoid Surgery in Children

Normally, there is no rule that every adenoid in children will be operated. According to studies conducted by pediatricians and otolaryngologists, it is said that “it can be operated if the conditions require it”. Each child's adenoid is different. In fact, it decides whether to undergo surgery, taking into account the conditions such as adenoid disease, the genetic characteristics of the child, the state of the immune system, or the harmful habits used by others at home, such as smoking and nutrition, affecting the child.

What are the Risks of Adenoid Surgery?

As explained at the beginning of the article, adenoid generally protects the body by eliminating all infections in a human body. If the adenoid is operated, this time there will be a possibility that the infections will spread to almost every part of the human body. For this reason, the risks of adenoid surgeries may be the spread of infections in the body again.