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Stephen Beech

Tonsil Removal In Childhood Increases Risk Of Severe Arthritis, Study Finds

People who had their tonsils removed as a child increase their risk of suffering a severe form of arthritis in later life by a third, according to a new study. PAVEL DANILYUK/PEXELS 

People who had their tonsils removed as a child increase their risk of suffering a severe form of arthritis in later life by a third, according to a new study.

Having older brothers or sisters also heightens the risk of ankylosing spondylitis – a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, say scientists.

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