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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.

I think my tonsillectomy was done wrong?

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I had my tonsillectomy about two weeks ago (Sunday 07th November). My experience has not been so good, I understand that there was meant to be pain, but no painkiller worked what so ever (codiene, paracetamol etc). I also encourted severe bleeding the following Friday, but after going to the...

by User avatar victoriamaria14

The tissue and uvula in the back of my throat sits lower after tonsillectomy recovery.

I am 5 weeks post op tonsillectomy. The surgery and recovery was not so bad especially compared to the horror stories I read around the internet. My main issue is that the anatomy has changed in my mouth and it is noticeable. Constantly noticeable. The tissues lateral to the uvula all seem to sit...

by User avatar Guest

My son won't eat and is vomiting after tonsils and adnoids w

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Is it O.K. if my son doesn't want to eat after having his tonsils and adnoids removed 5 days ago. Is vomiting normal? How long will he have a sore throat?

by User avatar Guest

When can i smoke a cig. after my tonsillectomy?

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Hi im 17 and i just had my tonsils taken out and it has been a week and a half and i feel fine now i dont even need my pain pills but my scabs are still on but sumwut decreasing.My mom said she was not sure when but i just dont want to try and for it to start bleeding or for my tonsils to get...

by User avatar Veronica Alderson26645

for anyone getting a tonsillectomy... don't listen to these

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I am 19 years old and got a tonsillectomy 8 days ago and have not ONCE had to use my pain killers. the pain i felt before with chronic strep throat and tonsillitis was 10 times worse. the worst part of the whole experience is having to drink so much water and not being able to eat what you want....

by User avatar Guest

My Tonsillectomy Story 21 yr old female. I was struggling with severe tonsillitis before

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Hello everyone!  Ever since May, I was struggling with severe tonsillitis. At one point I even had to get a giant peritonsillar abscess taken out of my left tonsil. Finally, after having terrible cases of recurrent tonsillitis every 2 weeks my ENT told me that we should just...

by User avatar teen south

Are my tonsils growing back this soon?

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Hello I had my tonsils out almost 6 weeks ago. I have healed up fairly well but still have a scratchy throat. What I’m really concerned about is there are 2 little bump like places one on each side that looks like my tonsils are regrowing. It really freaks me out as this seems really soon and the...

by User avatar faithful diamond

Day 9 after tonsillectomy--so glad I got it done!

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I'm 27 years old and I had my tonsils removed 10 days ago. I'd suffered from recurrent bouts of tonsillitis to the point that my tonsils developed pits that trapped food and led to horrible tonsil stones that I had to remove almost daily with q-tips. It was disgusting and I wanted to never have to...

by User avatar losthighway1985270834

Swollen Throat for the past 7 months. I got sick with tonsillitis before this happened

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I traveled to Dubai 7 months ago, on the first day I was very sick with tonsillitis. Luckily there was a member of the group who is a dental surgeon & he was able to get me the correct antibiotics to help me. I took a week and a bit to settle down. Ever since this this I've had what feels...

by User avatar Guest

Feeling a small lump behind right tonsil when I swallow

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Yesterday night I was squeezing my tonsils trying to get tonsil stones out. My nails are long so I think I scratched the back of my throat. As soon as I get into bed I start feeling this lump behind my tonsil when I swallow. It’s not every time I swallow but a lot of the times yes. What could this...

by User avatar Emi366811