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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.

My child went in for a tonsillectomy and now she has arrhythmia

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My child went in for a tonsillectomy. Everything went good, except she now has arrhythmia.. Her heart beats irregular and gets worse when she is sleeping. She shows no signs of being dizzy, she doesn't faint , She appears to be a healthy little girl. I believe that before she went into surgery her...

by User avatar Kelly

Tonsillectomy aftermath, my muscle strength has gone because of complications

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I got my tonsils out 5 months ago, I had major complications which ended up with me being taken back into hospital and being pumped with fluids, painkillers and something to clot bleeding. Anyway, five months on i still haven't regained half of the strength I had before. My muscle strength has gone,...

by User avatar Guest

how long after tonsillectomy can I drink alcohol?

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In a few days I am due to leave for uni, the day I leave it will be two weeks since my tonsillectomy. My recovery so far has not been the best as I ended up back in hospital after a few days, however I am now starting to feel more normal. I know I won't be able to go all out for freshers week, but...

by User avatar Guest

I will be having my tonsils removed due to the holes that I have and the constant throat infections

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Hi everyone!!!! So I'm 20 years old and in October I will be having my tonsils removed due to the holes that I have and the constant cases of throat infections. I'm scared though I mean I have been knocked out with anesthetics before however I'm still scared! I will be missing both school and work...

by User avatar Courtney Marie Lynn Jerzak352543

Tonsillitis in elderly, is there a better way to ease the infection without getting a surgery?

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I was told I might have to get a second opinion to be sure I have tonsillitis. I am concern I have problems after any operations. I am 62. Is there a better to ease the infection without risky surgery

by User avatar mamaplusnana352493

Day 7 Of Tonsillectomy, it is very painful and it sucks that I can't eat much of the food

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I know it's very painful & it sucks that I cant eat much food. I've lost a ton of weight, and mind you I was already skinny I think I'm gonna end up in bones. Literally! First few days 1-4 I needed water, water, water because of all the dryness going on and pain. What I found out was...

by User avatar Ellaine

20 year old female 5 days after tonsillectomy surgery, I can't sleep because of pain

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im 20 this year and just had my tonsillectomy surgery done 5 days ago. Its was a 3 hour surgery due to some reason i forgot. But the recovery is really unpleasant. Its so difficult to eat or even drink. Doctors at the hospital gave me paracetamol as a pain relief, LIKE SERIOUSLY HOW IS THAT...

by User avatar Reexs_

Dreadful post tonsillectomy pain, I'm on day 5 of recovery

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I'm 18, on day 5 of recovery. I really had to force myself out of bed to feel better. I wish my ENT, or anyone for that matter, would've prepared me for how painful and dreadful this truly is. I leave for college in 4 days, so hopefully it'll be a speedy recovery

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy two weeks ago - major bleeding rushed to ER

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Having had my tonsillectomy surgery on the 18th July, the first week of recovery was tolerable. Come day 10 of recovery, the wound on my left tonsil spontaneously burst open causing me to start coughing up a great deal of blood. Rushed into the emergency room, the bleeding refused to stop...

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6th day of tonsillectomy recovery and I'm afraid to fall asleep

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I'm 16 and on my 6th day of recovery time I guess you would say. And I stay up at nights because I hate mornings I'm afraid to fall asleep. I'm so ready for the scabs to come off and my throat to stop hurting. 

by User avatar Guest