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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.

Do I Need My Tonsils Removed

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Hello, I have chronic tonsils bleeding. Do I need to get my tonsils removed?

by User avatar lulita572

Tonsillectomy tomorrow morning - Yikes!!

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OK, tomorrow morning is it! I go in at 6:30 am bright and early! I'm 35, have chronic cryptic tonsillitis with frequent sore throats and strep infections. I'm not looking forward to the recovery, but will be happy to move on with my life without these grosse huge tosils in the back of my throat....

by User avatar AbbeyD52483

what do they do before, during, and after tonsillectomy?

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Hello! My daughter is five years old. She has often had problems with her throat. Since she had six severe throat infections last year her doctor recommended tonsillectomy. Her tonsils are also enlarged and the doctor said that they may even create problems in her breathing. Her surgery is scheduled...

by User avatar bobine54352695

A lot of spit in my throat following tonsillectomy? Is it common?

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Hello! I have removed my tonsils three days ago. They were enlarged and caused my obstructive sleep apnea. I felt terrible last three days; the pain was extreme. Today my pain is tolerable but I have been spitting up a lot. My throat and mouth are constantly filled with spit. It hurts very much when...

by User avatar malinde27752691

Day 7-Post-op tonsils question when do the scabs form and fall out?

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I am 32F well 33 next week. I have had a chronic sore throat for two months the ENT sadi they need to come out. I feel like I have been through a war with myself. Last night I had a mini melt down. I had my tonsils taken out and my deviated septum done on 11/1. The nose was a breeze, but the...

by User avatar medge22252357

Tonsillectomy on Nov 14th

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Hello all, I am scheduled for a tonsillectomy on Nov. 14th. I am 35 years old and have very large, pitted tonsils, which get tonsil stones. I am so tired of the chronic sore throats and disgusting tonsil stones it is time to get them out. I am worried that my surgery might have to be rescheduled...

by User avatar Guest

eating after tonsilectomy?

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Hi! I will go to tonsillectomy next week. Now I want to prepare myself for it. I read a lot about it but I want to hear something from people who had this experience. I need some advice about eating after tonsillectomy. What to drink? What did you do that first week during your recovery process?...

by User avatar ambrosius43753087

Is there a way to save tonsills from tonsillectomy?

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Hello! My son had recurent tonsil's infections. He spent many days taking antibiotics and lying in his bed with fever. He started to have problems with his sleep few moths ago. He used to wake up several times during the night which caused sleepiness and irritability during the day. His doctor says...

by User avatar kimberli43643

extremely scared about undergoing tonsilectomy

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Hello! My son is seven years old and he has to remove his tonsils. He had many throat infections and his doctor said that his tonsils were of no benefit to him. Since they caused so many infections and also became enlarged the doctor recommended surgery. He explained almost everything regarding the...

by User avatar kimmy145152693

How long should I take off work after tonsilectomy?

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I am 25 years old and until now I did not have many problems with my tonsilles. Unfortunately, it seems that infections have gotten more frequent because of tonsilles, so I guess I will have to remove those. How long should I take off work after tonsillectomy? I am hoping not more than two weeks.

by User avatar eward47269