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Tonsil & Adenoid Problems

Tonsils and adenoids catch incoming germs which cause infections. Discuss topics like tonsillitis, quinsy, tonsil stones (tonsilloliths), dysphagia, halitosis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy, adenoiditis), and adenoidectomy on this forum.

Tonsilectomy Post Op Day 5

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I had my surgery on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and was not clear as to what I signed up for. The pain is really bad and although the painkillers work, they lose effect about 45 minutes before the next dose is due and there is little I can do about it. I was able to drink more liquids day 1 - 3, but am now...

by User avatar Guest

hard to swallow

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hi my son is 8 y.o he has a slightly swollen right neck gland ,and has a temperature of 37.4. he is finding it difficult to swallow,as it is painfull. has anyone else had these same symptoms, and can they tell me what causes this.... kind reguards Rod....

by User avatar rod.jenny@bigpond.com

If you are considering/about to have a tonsillectomy

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When my consultant gave me the all clear to have my tonsils removed last March, I started to do some research on the internet into the procedure, recovery times etc. I found that most experiences were negative and to be honest scared the life out of me. This was my first surgical procedure and...

by User avatar angel_London64090

28 year old needs help with voice changes?

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Hi all, I'm 28 and considering a tonsillectomy -- expecting it'll be done in the next few weeks if I give it the green light. My two principles concerns (though they're a bit ridiculous): 1) I'm a thin guy and can't afford to lose a ton of weight. How much weight did you all lose during the...

by User avatar Guest

18 year old had tonsillectomy

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i'm 18 years old and just had my tonsils removed. this has been the worst experience of my life. a week has passed and the only thing that has decreased is the swelling. the pain is still equivalent to the day after the surgery. i am also constantly spitting out new and dried mucus. i have read it...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy

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Hello, I am 18 years old and I had my surgery last Thursday, I am now on Day 6 of post-op. The first day after surgery wasn't too bad, my mom has been awesome making me ice cream shakes and fruit smoothies. They are delicious and feel great on my throat but they do cause a lot of phlegm which can...

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Tonsillectomy-stinging and vomiting

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I am 20 years old and I had my tonsil taken out 6 days ago. The day of surgery was fine. I kept saying it was just like having strep. My mom and I rented a bunch of movies and watched them all morning, and I even had friends come over to bring me ice cream and hang out. The next day, I was supposed...

by User avatar couch

cold

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I think that I had the flu,because I was aching all day on Thrusday.I took alka seltzer plus and tylenol,because I a headache most of the time.Nothing really stopped my head from hurting,but a BC powder.I am blowing yellow stuff from my nose .A couple day's ago it was light red.Is that nomal?My head...

by User avatar lspencer98886

tonsillectomy & laproscopic surgery??

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Does anyone know if a tonsillectomy can be done laproscopically?? She's having the surgery due to chronic strep throat - My daughter is 18 and wants to have the surgery over her spring break - will she feel up to returning to class 10 days post op - she also goes to college 3 hours away from...

by User avatar kterrillion25971

something's wrong with my tonsils!

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I had one too many drinks last night and ended up puking this morning.. after puking my throat was extremely sore and it hurts to swallow, I tried eating an orange and drinking tea this morning but both of them caused a burning sensation. I looked in the mirror and noticed indents in both my...

by User avatar Dmorgs