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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.

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy post op experience: my recovery was so smooth

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I'm a 24 yr old female and just had my tonsils and adenoids out 13 days ago. Reasons why was for terrible breath, tonsil stones and a always white coated tongue. Before this procedure I ruled anything else out first. Dentist to check my oral hygiene- perfect. Sinuses issues-perfect. My ENT gave me...

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Can't taste anything 10 months post op tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and turbinectomy

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Hi there,   I had a tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and turbinectomy 10 months ago and I still can't taste anything. My doctor (Robert Hoffman) says he's never heard of this and seems like he just doesn't care. I noticed that I had indentations on my tongue for 3 weeks & my tongue...

by User avatar Mrs. Giselle

Post tonsillectomy uvula, I often wake up choking and gagging on it

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Hello! I just had my tonsillectomy yesterday. I'm 20, and have definitely been mentally preparing for the worst pain of my life. My doctors/nurses said that day 3 is the absolute worst, though, which is why some of y'all might feel horrific right now. Also, I have a humidifier in my room that...

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Would it be harmful to have a cigarette three days after tonsils operation?

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Hey, I've had tonsillitis for 2 days now, and I haven't been craving a smoke neither have I had one but now it's the 3rd day today & I'm crazing more and more to just have a few puffs of a smoke. Think it would harm me as much as having a full cigarette to myself?

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Trouble speaking and eating a week after taking tonsils out

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I had my tonsils out a week ago and since then I haven't ate or spoke properly, when I try and speak my voice sounds clogged and muffled and it is extremely painful. It's getting quite frustrating now as I haven't had a conversation with someone since last week and I haven't had a proper meal...

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Tonsillectomy: first week post op

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I'm a 17 year old female athlete... Who has had a tough battle with strep and tonsillitis. As an athlete my pain tolerance is pretty high I must say. I gave myself a triple dose of pain I had my tonsil adenoids and a lipoma from my hip removed (it's about an 8 in. incision).   Day...

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Post Tonsilectomy Hemorrhage

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Hemorhaged and had to go to OR. 13 days after 1st surgery. Lost a lot of blood and had to stay at the hospital for 5 days. I am now on day 8 after 2nd surgery in excruciating pain on the side they did not have to cauterize. I can't eat, can't drink. It burns so bad!! I am also having horrible...

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Tonsillectomy Day 7

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First time I have ever posted to a board but this surgery definitely warrants its own post. I am a 35 year old female and today is the morning of Day 7 of my tonsils and adenoids removed. Prior to surgery I researched the internet and nearly read myself into canceling. I was so sick from anxiety...

by User avatar Nkem214

Having my tonsils and adenoids taken out and tubes in ears

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Hello I am 37 years old and I had surgery over a week ago from having my tonsils, adnoise taken out and tubes put into my ears. I have tried several times since I left the hospital to eat and drink, so far I can't even do both as the pain is so bad that it feels that someone is taking pulling...

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Tonsillectomy at 61, any risks? I need to remove tonsil stones which are causing halitosis

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I am have a tonsillectomy at age 61 due to tonsil stones causing severe halitosis. I have tried everything. Yes I am nervous but if this takes care of my problem I will be happy. I am healthy but still it is a risk. Anyone else with this experience?! Ellen

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