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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.

Breathing problems after tonsillectomy?

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Hi! My good friend had a tonsillectomy few days ago. Fist day after surgical procedure he started to complain that he could not breathe well. His doctor tells him that he will be ok, it’s just meter of time. I’m worried. Does anybody can tell me is it usual having breathing problems...

by User avatar scarface116853085

Increasing Pain

I am 9 days post tonsillectomy and I think this is one of the work things I have ever had to deal with and I have had 13 orthopedic surgeries since 2001 from having my legs crushed in a car accident. I am to the point where I don't know what to do because the pain has not gotten any better. In...

by User avatar bcrutchfield50906

WHat is healing time for adult tonsillectomy?

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I am 25 years old and I have big problems with my throat, I suffer from angina a lot. It usually starts as a benign viral infection that gets complicated with bacterial super infection. I have been to the doctor and he said that it would be for the best to remove my tonsilles. What is the healing...

by User avatar kirby37176

Pain meds are messing with me.

I had tonsillectomy on Tuesday, four days ago. The pain medication is messing with me pretty badly ...I was wondering if I could go ahead and switch to Tylenol.

by User avatar Guest

Painful throat while eating

my upper throat feels raw, sore,  burning and extremely painful when swallowing and eating. 

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy Recovery 36 year old male

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DAY OF SURGERY Well, after reading the horror stories on here about this procedure, I wanted to share mine. I had a tonsillectomy surgery at 10 am today and its 6:30 pm. Since surgery, I went to get a smoothie, went shopping for soups/food, and remain here typing on my computer. Upon waking after...

by User avatar HUGETonsills

Sudden loss of breath with warm feeling.

I get suddenly short of breath for just a couple of minutes then my whole body gets very warm or almost hot. Then my arms and legs feel tired followed by feeling sick. Usually goes away after a couple hours. I've had thyroid problems but now no longer on meds because my levels are normal. 32 years...

by User avatar Friendlyghost292154

7yo son - day 2....

My 7yo son had his adenoids and tonsils removed yesterday morning.   Yesterday went surprisingly easy, I'm sure today will be worse since the anesthesia will have worn off.  He did vomit on way to recovery room yesterday and when he drank too much applejuice at once.  Tried to warn him on that...

by User avatar awdmom233466

Post Tonsillectomy Pain - Part 2

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This post is an extension of the Post Tonsillectomy Pain thread. Please continue posting within this thread.

by User avatar Jenny3481

Bleeding after tonsillectomy

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I had my tonsils removed exactly one week ago today. On the 5th day, I began bleeding profusely and had to return the the hospital for surgery. I lost so much blood, I was almost given a blood transfusion. Is my whole healing process starting over completey?? What can I expect to happen from...

by User avatar anicwalters93032