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Tonsil Removal May Lead to Weight Gain

Emily

Emily

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http://children.webmd.com/news/20110201/tonsil-removal-may-lead-weight-gain
Tonsil Removal May Lead to Weight Gain
Study Finds Greater Than Expected Weight Gain in Kids After Tonsillectomy
By Salynn Boyles
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD

Feb. 1, 2011 -- Children who have their tonsils removed tend to gain weight after the surgery, according to an analysis of studies conducted over the past four decades.

Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in kids, with more than half a million children in the U.S. having either their tonsils or their tonsils and adenoids removed each year...
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