If you take out your tonsils through surgery, you won’t get an infection called tonsillitis anymore. But the surgery carries some risks.
You’ll need to have what’s called general anesthesia, which makes you sleep through the operation so that you won’t feel any pain while it’s happening. Some people react to the drugs or gasses used for this.
Other risks include:
Bleeding. It’s rare, but it may keep you in the hospital longer
Swelling. In the first few hours after surgery, your tongue and the roof of your mouth may puff up and make it hard to breathe.
Infection. This is also rare, but it’s a small risk with most surgeries.