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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.

left side of throat looks deeper than right???

8/1/2014 I had a tonsillectomy. It was hell. And I still a month later have a little discomfort yawning but it's getting better. My concern right now is that one side of my throat looks a lot deeper than the other. Like they took more out of the left side of my throat than the right. Or is it...

by User avatar Natha

dizzy, nausea and loss of balance following a tonsillectomy

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Had my tonsills out 2 weeks ago, all went well, a bit sore but not too bad. then 5 days later i stopped taking painkillers as i started feelinjg sick. i then had constant nausea, loss of balance and constant dizzyness. i was told by ENT doc i must have a viral inner ear infection and could take...

by User avatar stainey127861

Post tonsillectomy taste is messed up

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Hi. I had my tonsils out 12 days ago. I ended up healing very quickly. My throat looks almost back to normal (besides the huge craters back there). I've been able to eat normal foods already, but everything tastes horrible. The only things I can eat are sweets. Anything else is gross. I was...

by User avatar Gusaroo91253293

Anyone experience post op phlem/drainage?

Thurs will be my 3rd week, I have some congestion/draining in my throat. I had to have my throat recauterized last thursday so I still have a significant ammount of scabbing and i'm trying not to cough out the phlem due to fear of scabs coming off too soon and bleeding again. I'm...

by User avatar Guest

Positive Tonsillectomy and Adenoid experience!!

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After reading all this "Ohhhhh the horror..." posting about the excruciating pain, I figured I would share my 17 year old experience. I had them out Thursday, so that puts me at day four or five. The worst- Day 3/2. I was as weak as a kitten and couldn't hardly eat much. The best- today I managed...

by User avatar Cowgirl

Tonsillectomy cause of tonsil stones and PND

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ive had bad post nasil drip for about a year now, which was always linked to bad dust mite allergies. anyway so now i also have tonsil stones, which is from tonsilitis which i get about 2-3 times a year! having tonsil stones is horrible and really does affect your lifestyle, work etc. So my ENT...

by User avatar HANNAH33223773

Should I hold off until the med has established itself in my system?

I just started taking lexapro 10mg and i have a few drinks in the evening, I have had trouble sleeping at night and last night was just a horrendous. Should I hold off until the med has established itself in my system? I have been drinking since i was 21 and am now 50.

by User avatar Guest

TONCILS

IS THERE ANY REASON THE DOCTOR WOULD SAY LETS DO AN EMERGENCY TONCILECTOMY? **edited by moderator ** e-mails not allowed **

by User avatar JANET MEARS

Need tonsilectomy advice!

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My 4 year old son is having his tonsils and adenoids out next week. He has suffered sleep apnea for a while and it has been a little scary at times. I feel comfortable with my surgeon's advice to do the surgery. However, now I a local early childhood education professional is warning me not to...

by User avatar lisa444597

Surgery coming up

I am 30 yr old male. I'm going to have my surgery on Thur Oct 2nd. I admit I am scared as hell bc not only and i having my tonsils removed but I'm having my Uvala cut in half and also getting a Radio Frequency Base of Tongue also done (helps keep the lower part of my tongue down to increase my...

by User avatar morphix2400