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One Tonsil Bigger Than the Other in a Child? When to Check | London & Essex ENT

  Why Is One Tonsil Bigger Than the Other in My Child? A Parent’s Guide You ask your child to open their mouth because they have complained of a sore throat. Then you notice something unexpected: One tonsil looks much bigger than the other. It is an understandably worrying discovery. Parents may immediately wonder whether the tonsil is infected, whether it should be removed—or whether an uneven tonsil can indicate something serious. The reassuring message is that tonsil asymmetry in children is often benign . Tonsils are not perfectly symmetrical structures. They sit in spaces on either side of the throat called the tonsillar fossae, and differences in the depth and shape of these spaces can make one tonsil appear larger even when their actual volumes are quite similar. A UK evidence-based review published in the British Journal of General Practice in 2024 notes that most apparent unilateral tonsillar enlargement is associated with benign explanations such as anatomical v...
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Post Head injury ossicular reconstruction

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Private Pediatric Coblation Tonsillectomy London & Essex | Mr Gaurav Kumar

Private Pediatric Coblation Tonsillectomy London & Essex | Mr Gaurav Kumar Coblation Tonsillectomy for Children: A Gentler, Less Painful Option in London and Essex When a child suffers from chronically enlarged tonsils that disrupt their breathing at night, or recurrent bouts of tonsillitis that cause high fevers and missed school days, surgical removal is often the most effective long-term solution. However, the prospect of a traditional tonsillectomy can make many parents incredibly anxious, primarily due to concerns over post-operative throat pain and a lengthy recovery period. Fortunately, modern surgical advancements have introduced a technique designed specifically to address these concerns: Coblation Tonsillectomy . If you are looking into private treatment options for your child outside of overstretched local NHS waiting lists, understanding how this gentle technology works can help you make an informed choice. This guide breaks down the benefits of coblation and how famil...
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Ear Surgery

Mr Gaurav Kumar      Consultant ENT surgeon This information relates to ear surgery ie tympanoplasty (repair of ear drum), mastoid surgery, stapes surgery and ossiculoplasty. What is mastoid bone? Mastoid bone is like a honeycomb bone which can be felt behind the ear. It is connected to ear proper, so infection can spread to this bone. Cholesteatoma, is a kind of ear infection which can erode bone and cause complications of smelly ear discharge, hearing loss, rarely facial weakness or brain infection. Why should I have ear surgery? The main aim of ear surgery is to make the ear dry and safe, so that patient does not have any more infections and its complication. Other is to improve or preserve the hearing if possible. How is an operation performed? The operation is generally performed under a general anaesthetic but rarely can be performed under local anaesthetic. A cut on the skin may be made behind the ear or front of the ear. We will discuss w...
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