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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.

Yellow spots on tonsils

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I woke up this morning and had a little discomfort when I swallow. It wasn't too painful, however when I flashed a light down my throat ONE of my tonsils had yellow spots and one orange-ish spot on it . What does this mean? Is it serious??

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Red patch on throat after tonsillectomy

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Hi there Just want to say thank you to this forum for helping me through this. I'm on day 6. I pushed my tongue down and checked out the back of my mouth only to find a red patch that looked like it was bleeding, but it was all stationary. Unfortunately I have smoked a little, not much at all...

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Post Tonsillectomy Bleeding

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I'm a 21 year old female and I had my tonsils out on August 4th...everything had been going wonderfully until this morning at 6am...I had been able to eat fine, as long as I kept up with my doses the pain was tolerable. It still hurt pretty bad, but like I said, it was tolerable and nothing I...

by User avatar OctoberLucky

Adult Post Tonsillectomy

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Hello, everyone. I'm a 22 yr old male college student. I got my tonsils out on 10-20-09. Its now the 26th. This is my first surgery, next to my adnoids which I was too young to remember. I woke up at 5am this morning in excruciating pain. It still hurt real bad. I have been...

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Tonsillectomy post surgery bleeding

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11 days following my tonsillectomy and adenoid surgery, I had to be taken to ER for an emergency surgery to stop the bleeding from both sides of my throat where the tonsils once were. The doctor applied pressure, sealed and then had to repeat the exercise. I puked blood, blood was in my intestines...

by User avatar Concerned

Post-Tonsillectomy Pain: Cures?

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I recently got my tonsils and adenoids out on Mar. 14, 2013. I was in a lot of pain after the surgery, but over the weekend i could steadily feel myself getting better. But then on Monday, i experienced an incredible spike of pain where my left tonsil used to be. Since then, the right side has...

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Got My Tonsils & Adenoids Out! When Can I Eat Real Food???

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Well It's Been 6 Days, I Haven't Eating Much But Apple Sauce And Pudding (Which Were Tiny Amounts Of Each) And I'm Starving, But I Just Can't Eat, It Hurts To Eat, And It's Very Uncomfortable! I Really Would Love To Go Out To Eat And Get A Big Juicy Burger And Some Fries.... When Will This Be...

by User avatar Brandi_Marie236961

My tips for those who are Four days in

FOR THOSE OF YOU ABOUT TO HAVE SURGERY: Here are my tips that have worked wonders for me!! OH and FYI you'll probably feel ok on day one and two - DON'T BE FOOLED it's those glorious pain meds that have you fooled. REST! Because I didn't and it came back and bit me in the butt! 1) KEEP HYDRATED...

by User avatar JennS74702

7 days down.. 7 to go

I am a 20 year old male college student and OMG.I had my tonsils removed 7 days ago and im in the worst pain ever. It's relieving reading other people's experiences through these tough times. Im so sick of drinking that nasty lortab. At first it was okay, but after 5 days drinking it every fourth...

by User avatar Cpowers1990188201

Tonills Out; Day 5

I folded and ended up having to call my surgeon yesterday (Sunday) to see about getting more pain meds. He said the pain is at a normal amount for my time post op but I think it's an awful lot. The pain meds work and since they are liquid they seem to work pretty fast. I had planned on going into...

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