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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
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The Hospital Oberberg Gummersbach is a medical complex that offers its patients top-class personalized care. The hospital was founded in 1985. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation in the German medical arena and has gained vast experience in the provision of medical care to foreign patients. The Hospital Oberberg Gu
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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The Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne is a modern medical facility, which has gained an excellent reputation in Switzerland due to the high-level medical service, advanced infrastructure and a humane attitude towards patients. The medical center is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has high patient satisfac
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The Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden is a leading private medical facility with exceptional competence in the diagnostics and treatment of the entire spectrum of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The patients can benefit from the services of the highly qualified doctors and attentive nursing staff who are focused on t
The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
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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

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Cost of Tonsillar hypertrophy treatment varies from 6567.8 to 10920.38