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Best hospitals and doctors for tonsillar hypertrophy treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for tonsil hypertrophy (adenoid)
2428
Treatment of tonsillar hypertrophy with surgical resection (tonsillectomy)
6567.8
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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University Hospital Essen
University Hospital Essen
Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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The University Hospital Oldenburg is a multidisciplinary medical complex offering top-notch services of the European standard. The hospital has 20 specialized departments, 15 highly specialized centers, and more than 10 institutes. The hospital provides services in almost all areas of modern medicine: general and abdominal surge
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local
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The Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur is a modern medical facility with an excellent reputation in Germany and abroad. The medical center is an academic clinic of the University Hospital Mainz, which gives patients the opportunity to take advantage of scientific advances and innovative treatments. The clinic has the widest possi
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The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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The Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Hol
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The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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The Hospital Schwabing Munich is one of the oldest medical facilities in the Schwabing region with a history of over 100 years. The hospital is proud of the excellent state-of-the-art equipment, modern infrastructure, highly professional medical personnel and location in a picturesque park area. The medical complex is the academ
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Leech Clinic Graz
Leech Clinic Graz
Overall rating9.2 / 10
Leech Clinic is a surgical clinic and a member of SANLAS Holding GmbH. “We are the Good Mood Clinic” is the slogan of the clinic, so our patients get specialist care and treatment all the way from a to Z in a friendly atmosphere.
The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
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About the disease

Tonsillar hypertrophy describes enlargement of the tonsils, usually due to either a chronic illness or an infection. Sometimes, people are born with tonsillar hypertrophy. Although this is rarely a dangerous condition, it can cause soreness in the throat and lead to problems with swallowing. The tonsils are located at the back of the throat, on both sides. They are made of lymphoid tissue and serve to protect the throat, preventing bacteria and viruses from entering the body orally. Adenoids have a similar role in the nasal cavity.

Frequently occurring in children and the elderly, tonsillar hypertrophy can also develop in people with a weak immune system. The most common cause of tonsillar hypertrophy is an infection of the tonsils, such as tonsillitis. Streptococcus bacteria and the Epstein-Barr virus can also cause tonsillar hypertrophy.

Various environmental factors can also lead to tonsillar hypertrophy. For instance, smoking (including secondary) and air pollution can reduce the tonsils’ resilience against infections, leaving the individual vulnerable to developing tonsillar hypertrophy. People are more at risk of developing tonsillar hypertrophy during the colder seasons, especially if they have already suffered from an infection of the upper respiratory tract.

Symptoms

  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Voice changes
  • Foul smelling breath
  • Snoring

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will examine the patient’s tonsils, to determine if they are swollen and red. (Doctors are usually able to diagnose tonsillar hypertrophy simply by looking at the tonsils.)
  • The doctor will ask the patient about previous infections and viruses they have had.
  • The patient will also be asked if they suffer from any conditions that could cause their immune system to be undermined, making their tonsils more susceptible to infection.
  • A blood test can determine the exact type of bacteria that caused the tonsillar hypertrophy.
  • Imaging tests may also be performed, if an infection of the sinuses or lungs is suspected. An X-ray is usually enough for a definitive diagnosis.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment mostly involves the use of antibiotics to kill the bacteria, alleviate the symptoms and ensure a swift recovery.
  • The patient may also be advised to do a steam inhalation regularly, to reduce the swelling and throat pain.
  • A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure whereby the tonsils are removed. It is recommended only in severe cases, if conservative treatment has not helped or if tonsillar hypertrophy has become a chronic condition.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed