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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.

White bump (not tonsil stone) aabove the tonsil

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Hi all, For the last month I've had a sore/tight throat. The ENT put a scope in my nose/throat and said all was good but he dismissed what I was describing. I know what tonsil stones are and get them rarely but I currently have a white lump slightly above the right tonsil (on the skin/flap behind...

by User avatar lukas00289547

sick (cold) after tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy

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I had my tonsils and adenoids removed 18 days ago. I was just starting to feel decent, only slight amount of pain(mostly in ear) and yesterday I started to get a little bit of a runny nose, i thought must be allergies. But today my nose is so stuffy I cant breathe, I have a headache and im...

by User avatar msaly80948

Tonsil removal in adults

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I am a 54 year old female, smoker, who has been told to have my tonsils out as soon as possible. I have had strep and/or tonsillitis three times in the past three months. One of those times I was hospitalized for 4 days. That was the fourth time in my life I have been in the hospital for my tonsils...

by User avatar Guest

co-amoxiclav side effects

i recently got perscribed co-amoxiclav to treat a post-tonsilectomy infection. i developed severe diarreah whilst taking it . is that normal?  

by User avatar Guest

adult adenoidectomy experience at 24

Hello all,  as I couldn't find many posts dealing with adult adenoidectomies separate from tonsillectomies, I thought I would post my experience here, so that someone who's preparing for it can get an idea what to expect. I'm 24, male, had a septoplasty for a deviated septum at 19, and underwent an...

by User avatar david

Weight loss after Tonsillectomy

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I'm 17 about to be 18 in 2 weeks and am getting a tonsillectomy march 26, my ENT told me that im going to lose 15-20lbs and i was wondering if this was true, I'm currently 6'0 and 160lbs and have barely anye fat on me does this mean im going to lose muscle. Has anyone else lost alot of weight after...

by User avatar Guest

Can i go out the day after my tonsillectomy?

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k so I'm 15 and I'm supposed to have a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy this thursday (2 days). I've read pretty much every post on here about tonsillectomies, but its not helping me, i am still so so scared! i have had all four wisdom teeth removed and i wanted to know, which hurts worse? also,...

by User avatar Guest

tonsilectomy and also have ms

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what complications and side effects with having a tonsilectomy and also having ms

by User avatar abby215992625

how much weight loss can I expect from tonsilectomy?

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I am going in 2 days for tonsilectomy and removal of anenoiods and was wondering how much weight can I expect to lose? I know every one is different but I would like to see what is average. Thanks!

by User avatar smitty558210

Tonsils / Uvula removed!

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Just had uvula and tonsils removed about 5 days ago... just want to compare my experience. (had them removed for sleep apnea) I can only eat things like jello and sorbet with minimal pain, and I know i'm not drinking as much as I should, but it hurts so damn much. I'm taking a 10 ml dose of...

by User avatar solstice-kitchener91366