- Hermina Ciputat<\/a><\/li>
- 30 January 2024<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
When is it time for tonsillitis surgery?<\/a><\/h3>
Tonsils are lymphoid tissue whose job it is to maintain the body's defenses or immunity. Tonsils are not only found in the oral cavity; they are also found in other areas, such as those behind the nose, or adenoids, and under the tongue, which are called lingual tonsils. The three tonsils are all lymphoid tissue, which is often also called Waldeyer's ring, which is an organ whose job it is to maintain the body's defenses or body immunity in the upper respiratory tract. \n\n Causes of Tonsillitis \nThere are many factors that can cause inflammation of the tonsils, including: \n\n \n Bacterial or viral infections that attack the immune system \n Allergies or atopy, especially in children whose parents have a history of allergies or atopy \n Often, people consume sweet foods such as chocolate, fizzy drinks, or ready-to-drink drinks with high sugar content, which can trigger reactions such as allergies, namely inflammation. Apart from that, plaque from food will stick to the throat cavity or teeth. \n \n\n Symptoms of Tonsillitis \n\n We can divide the inflammation of the tonsils into two phases, namely acute and chronic. The acute phase is the phase when you are sick. Complaints include pain when swallowing and coughing. Some people also experience cold symptoms, coughing with a thick slurp, and fever. In the chronic phase, or if you have had tonsillitis for a long time, the symptoms are frequent snoring, sleep apnea, or stopping breathing during sleep. This sleep apnea will, of course, cause the child's sleep to be of poor quality and can cause the child to have frequent tantrums and become weak and sleepy quickly. In the long term, this will, of course, cause the child to become an individual who is easily angry and has difficulty concentrating. Apart from that, chronic tonsillitis will also cause recurring coughs and colds. \n\n Does Tonsillitis Require Surgery? \nThere are several criteria for patients to undergo tonsillectomy. Absolute criteria include frequent shortness of breath during sleep, sleep apnea, and severe snoring. There are also relative criteria, namely recurring coughs and colds with a frequency of more than five times a year. However, before proceeding to surgery, of course, treatment will be carried out with medication during the acute phase. Of course, surgery is carried out electively if the patient has passed the acute phase. \n\n Hermina friends, see the complete explanation about tonsillitis on the Hermina Hospitals Youtube channel (click here). \n\n \n\n \n\n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Solo<\/a><\/li>
- 23 September 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Is it true that eating fried foods can trigger tonsillitis?<\/a><\/h3>
Hermina's friend, who doesn't like eating fried food? Almost everyone likes to eat fried food. But is it true that eating fried food can trigger tonsillitis or tonsillitis? \n\n \nTonsillitis or tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the roof of the mouth in the Waldeyer ring, and is usually caused by the Epstein Barr virus. The infection spreads through the air (droplets) through hands and kissing. Tonsillitis can be classified based on the time it occurs, namely acute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis. Acute tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils caused by a bacterial or viral infection that occurs within 3 weeks. Chronic tonsillitis is a condition characterized by enlarged tonsils accompanied by repeated episodes of infection (Nizar, Qamariah, & Muthmainnah, 2016). \n\n \n\n Causes and Symptoms of Tonsillitis or Tonsillitis \nInflammation of the tonsils is caused by bacteria, accompanied by symptoms of sore throat and increased body temperature. The throat will feel sore so that the sufferer finds it difficult to swallow and is generally weak. The tonsils appear red and swollen and the crypts are usually covered by a fibrous or purulent layer, which appears as white dots or white lines. The neck glands are usually enlarged so that they feel painful (P. Van den Broek, L. Feenstra. Debruyne, F. Marres, 2011). \nPrevalence of Cases of Tonsillitis or Tonsillitis \nWHO estimates that 287,000 children under the age of 15 years have tonsillitis, of which 248,000 (86.4%) will undergo tonsil removal and another 39,000 children (13.6%) will only undergo tonsillectomy (Ramadhan, Sahrudin and Ibrahim). , 2017). \nMeanwhile, based on epidemiological data on ENT diseases in 7 Indonesian provinces in September 2012, the highest incidence of chronic tonsillitis after acute rhinosinusitis was 3.8% during the 2012-2013 period. In Indonesia, the number of outpatient visits for tonsillitis is ± 55,383 people, while the number of inpatients for tonsillitis is ± 37,835 people. (Ramadhan et al., 2017) \n\n \n\n Several factors trigger the occurrence of tonsillitis \n1. Age \nAge is one of the factors in the occurrence of tonsillitis because the function of the tonsils will increase at the age of 3 years, then decrease and will increase again at the age of 10 years, then the size of the enlarged tonsils will increase again at the age of 11-20 years and then will decrease in line with increasing age. age, so that children are more susceptible to infection. \n2. Habit of consuming foods containing MSG \nMSG is a salt form of glutamic acid, which is also a food additive that is often used by Indonesians as a flavor enhancer. The use of high doses of glutamate is associated with various neuroendocrine and immune system disorders. Glutamate receptors play an important role in the pathogenesis of MSG-induced disorders. T lymphocytes can express several types of glutamate receptors that control the immune response, activation, maturation, and apoptosis or cell death. MSG also causes endothelial injury which causes a lack of absorption of blood cells and platelets, decreased circulation and thrombus formation (Siregar, 2019). Consuming excessive amounts of MSG can cause symptoms of itching and pain in the throat (Wahyuni & Yuliawati, 2017). \n3. Habit of consuming oily food \nApart from consuming foods that contain flavorings, continuously consuming oily foods can also cause symptoms of tonsillitis. The quality of cooking oil is determined by the smoke point, namely the heating temperature of the oil until unwanted acrolein is formed, this acrolein can cause an itchy feeling in the throat (Mita, 2017) \n4. Drinking too much cold water \nConsuming too much cold water can also trigger inflammation of the tonsils, because cold water can stimulate and stretch the epithelial cells in the tonsils so that over time it will cause tonsil hypertrophy (Wahyuni & Yuliawati, 2017). Cold drinks can also cause vasoconstriction so that blood vessels shrink and the number of white blood cells decreases, thus making the tonsil immune work harder (Sari, Yuli Kusumawati, & Ambarwati, 2014). \n\n \n\n From the explanation above, it can be concluded that the habit of consuming oily foods such as fried foods can be a trigger for Tonsillitis or Tonsillitis. If Friends of Hermina have complaints and want to consult with an ENT Specialist, you can contact our Admin 0821-3552-2454. \n\n \n\n \nReference : \nMita, Devi Nendes. (2017). Analysis of risk factors for chronic tonsillitis. UNIMUS. \nNizar, Muhammad, Qamariah, Nur, & Muthmainnah, Noor. (2016). Identification of Bacteria that Cause Chronic Tonsillitis in Pediatric Patients at the Entrance Department of Ulin Hospital, Banjarmasin. Medical Periodicals, 12(2), 197–204. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.20527/j bk.v12i2.1867 \nP. Van den Broek, L. Feenstra. Debruyne, F. Marres, H. A. .. (2011). Handbook of Throat, Nose and Ear Health Sciences, 12th edn, Edited by N. In Iskandar. \nRamadhan, Febri, Sahrudin, Sahrudin, & Ibrahim, Karma. (2017). Analysis of risk factors for chronic tonsillitis in children aged 5-11 years in the Puuwatu Health Center working area, Kendari City, 2017. Haluoleo University. \nRusli, Malahayati, Miralza Diza, and Alda Rizky. "The Relationship between Age and Food Consumption with Tonsillitis Symptoms in ENT Clinic Patients at H. Hanafie Muara Bungo Hospital." Medical Zone: Batam University Medical Education Study Program 12.1 (2022): 36-43. \nSari, Layla Tunjung, Yuli Kusumawati, S. K. M., & Ambarwati, S. Pd. (2014). Trigger factors for tonsillitis in children aged 5-6 years in the working area of the Bayat Health Center, Klaten Regency. Muhammadiyah Surakarta university. \nSiregar, Anggita Rahma Agusli. (2019). Relationship between risk factors and symptoms of tonsillitis in children at SDS Islam Annizam Medan. \nWahyuni, Sri, & Yuliawati, Ratna. (2017). Relationship between age, food consumption and oral hygiene with symptoms of tonsillitis in children at SDN 005 Sungai Pinang, Samarinda City. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina OPI Jakabaring<\/a><\/li>
- 19 August 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
9 Myths and Facts about Tonsils<\/a><\/h3>
The tonsils or tonsils are two small glands in the throat that function to prevent infection, especially in children. However, with age and the body's immune system becomes stronger, the function of the tonsils begins to be replaced and their size will slowly shrink. But sometimes there are still many who believe in the myths surrounding the tonsils. Here are myths and facts about enlarged tonsils: \n\n \n Myth: Drinking ice causes the tonsils to enlarge. \n \n\n Fact: Predisposing factors for enlarged tonsils can be in the form of chronic stimulation from cigarettes, certain types of food, poor oral hygiene, weather influences, physical fatigue and inadequate treatment of acute tonsillitis. \n\n \n Myth: Tonsils are useless. \n \n\n Fact: The tonsils are one of the body's defense networks, which function to produce immune cells and antibodies, to filter germs that cause infection, especially germs that enter through the respiratory tract. \n\n \n Myth: Tonsil surgery can make you stupid. \n \n\n Fact: Tonsil surgery doesn't make you stupid. Precisely if the tonsils are allowed to enlarge, then over time the swollen tonsils can cause disturbed sleep quality and sleep apnea, so that in the morning the patient often feels sleepy, in children the learning process will be disrupted at school. \n\n \n Myth: We only have one tonsil. \n \n\n Fact: We often see that we only have one tonsil when we open our mouth. However, we have other tonsils. The tonsils that we often see are the palatine tonsils. Behind the nose, there are pharyngeal/adenoid tonsils and at the back of the tongue, the lingual tonsils are found, and are surrounded by a ring of lymph tissue near the eustachian tube which has almost the same function, which is to produce antibodies to fight bacteria or viruses that enter. \n\n \n Myth: Inflammation of the tonsils is always caused by a bacterial infection. \n \n\n Fact: Besides being caused by bacteria, tonsillitis can also be caused by viruses, fungi. \n\n \n Myth: The only symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. \n \n\n Fact: There are many symptoms of inflammation, not just a sore throat. The symptoms of tonsillitis that can arise are very varied, ranging from symptoms of the common cold, sore throat, pain when swallowing, fever with high body temperature, feeling lethargic, pain in the joints, lack of appetite, to pain in the ears. otalgia). If it occurs for a long time, it can cause a feeling of lump and dryness in the throat, and bad breath. If the enlarged tonsils interfere with the airway, symptoms such as snoring (snoring) and breathing through the mouth may occur. \n\n \n Myth: Swollen tonsils definitely strep throat. \n \n\n Fact: Swollen tonsils are not always caused by infection in the upper respiratory tract, but can also be caused by tumors, deep neck infections (eg peritonsillar abscess, parapharyngeal infection). Therefore, if you experience swelling of your tonsils, it is advisable to consult the nearest ENT specialist in KL. \n\n \n Myth: Enlarged tonsils should always be operated on. \n \n\n Fact: Inflammation of the tonsils does not always have to be operated on. There are several conditions in enlarged tonsils that require surgery, such as: \n\n \n Tonsillitis attacks more than three times per year despite getting maximum therapy. \n Swelling of the tonsils that causes impaired tooth growth and causes orofacial growth disorders. \n Airway obstruction in the form of tonsil hypertrophy with airway obstruction, sleep apnea, swallowing disorders, speech disorders, and cor pulmonale. \n Chronic inflammation of the nasal and sinus mucosa, inflammation and abscesses around the tonsils that do not go away with treatment. \n Bad breath that doesn't work with treatment. \n Recurrent tonsils caused by group A -hemolytic streptococcus bacteria. \n Enlarged tonsils are suspected of being malignant. \n Inflammation of the middle ear caused by enlarged tonsils. \n Deformities of the face and teeth (adenoid face). \n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>"); $('#div_next_link').html(" <\/span>");
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