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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.

Swollen Tonsil, Chest Rash

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Hi, About 45 days ago I was taking Penicillin for Strep. My right tonsil has been swollen since, I also had tonsil cavities so I thought that could be the cause. I have continued to get tonsil cavities in the right tonsil evry few days. Since last week I developed a very bright red rash...

by User avatar K1Burns

Enlarged tonsils may disrupt sleep and cause ADHD

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An experiment that a few doctors conducted slightly before some children underwent tonsillectomies showed that enlarged tonsils may be to blame for the child’s sleeping problem at night. In addition, this disrupted sleep often leads to behavioral problems during the day affecting the child’s...

by User avatar Tim

what is tonsilliths

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After experiencing some flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat and problems with swallowing I made my boyfriend visit a doctor. He was diagnosed with tonsilliths and he is 30 years old. I thought this is children’s disease. How does tonsilliths occur anyway? Will he have to take them out?

by User avatar decoteau1267

tonsilitis or hiv????

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hey guys, i had PROTECTED sex with a permiscuous girl 8 months ago, i am a 19yr old male, two weeks ago my glands swolle up and my tonsils were inflamed, i had a hard time swallowing food and pain in my throat. my doctor gave me antibiotics and it did the trick, however 2 weeks later i got swolin...

by User avatar marklevin

complications from tonsiletomy

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Hi I have a 10 year that needs a tonsilectomy b/c of recurrent strep infec. I am somewhat concerned about any possible complications. I have a daughterr who had her tonsils taken out at 4 and we ended up in the CCU for about 48 hrs and then down the hall to a private room for 10 days. I...

by User avatar momasue5727

Peritonsillar abscess:tonsilitis

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My daughter was diagnosed peritonsillar abscess:tonsillitis. Doctor prescribed her antibiotics, but she still has severe cough and pain in neck. Her throat is sore and she has vertigo when stands up. She speaks like a ‘hot potato voice’ and is very drowsy. Please suggest me how to help her.

by User avatar wurdeman1619

weight loss tonsils

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It is assumed that sleep apnea or snoring are not due to weight in adults or large tonsils in children. However, I read somewhere that sleep-breathing problems can be caused by heart failure, thyroid disorders…etc. Anyway I think that my mom’s underlying condition is obesity and that she can...

by User avatar Guest

tonsilectomy adnoids w/ von Willebrands disease type 1

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my 5 year old son is going to have a tonsilectomy and they are doing his adnoids too, and he has von Willebrands disease- a bleeding disorder-. my question is what do i do to prepare and make sure everything goes smoothly. my other question was what do i expect in detail about surgery and post op...

by User avatar kno_08@yahoo.com

Tonsils

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Hello I am 22 years old and have been told I need to have my tonsils out.. Just looking for some support on what I might expect .. I have been real nervous and have been told it's a lot worse when your older like me...I need to know what are my risks?? will this be a difficult procedure?? just...

by User avatar focusonFOX2204

Tonsiltis

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After suffering from soar throat, fever and two large nodes in my neck, a doc found I have tonsillitis, which is an inflammation of the tonsils. I would like to know if this means that I will have to have them removed and if their primer function is to catch germs, does it mean I will be more prone...

by User avatar Guest