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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.

Difference between tonsils and thythoid glands?

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Can some one please explain what the difference between thythoid glands and the tonsils are? (i DONT THINK i SPELT THAT RIGHT!!) Cheers Troy

by User avatar bayslions

Post-Tonsillectomy Recovery. Can anyone give me explanations why I feel very little pain

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I (18) had my tonsillectomy three days ago and have had virtually no pain. The only medications I am on is antibiotics and over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol and Ibuprofen. Can anyone give me explanations why I feel very little pain (at least much less than I was expecting)?

by User avatar blasting station-wagon

Can I continue smoking after having incision and drainage for Peritonsillar abscess

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After I&I'd for peritonsillar abscess treatment! Could I continue smoking? Or wait for the full recovery! 

by User avatar Arulmozhivarman

post op tonsillectomy pain = excruciating

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Hi, I'm a 21 yr old female and am now 8 days post tonsillectomy. As a qualified nurse working in operating theatres and recovery I thought I was more than prepared for the op! I was so wrong!! From other peoples experiences I had gathered that it was a painful healing process but I honestly had...

by User avatar Guest

Adult Tonsillectomy Experience, it still hurt when I eat, waking up is the worst

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I'm a 27 year old female and I had my tonsils removed 10 days ago. This has been the worst thing I have ever gone through, but I am still happy I did it. I know after I'm recovered that I'll feel much better and won't constantly get sick or get tonsil stones anymore. I thought I would tell my story...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy ! Urgent! I have bad pain on the left side, kind of like swallowing knives!

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I got my tonsils out on the 11th, it's now day 8 & I have bad pain on the left side, kind of like swallowing knives! Normal? I looked in my throat and the white looking scab stuff is worse on that side. On the right i noticed some of the scab was gone. I havent really spit up much...

by User avatar alyssac18

I'm on day 5 of recovery and the pain is unbearable even worse than when I first had tonsillectomy

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I'm 19 years old and I'm on day 5 of recovery and the pain is unbearable even worse than when I first had it done! I have a pale white colour to the back of my throat with black mixed in and a foul taste I'm my mouth.. is this normal , please someone help

by User avatar Nikki366274

Adult Tonsillectomy Recovery....Ouch!

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I am a 25 year old female and am not sure if I would ever go through this again... Getting your tonsils out is a very painful experience. (to say the LEAST!) Be prepared for some serious pain...it's a very miserable The surgery went very smoothly, I woke up with pain and nausea, they gave me a...

by User avatar Halester22126416

4 weeks Post tonsillectomy

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It has been 4 weeks and a day and I still am struggling with a swollen Uvula and my inside mouth has healed rather asymetical. I don't know if it is because the Uvula is still swollen or the left side has made some scar tissue and is making the uvula hang low on the that side. I am upset because...

by User avatar traveljunkie2102691

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER TONSILLECTOMY SURGERY?

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This post is an extension of the WHAT HAPPENS FOLLOWING TONSILLECTOMY SURGERY? thread. Please continue posting within this thread.

by User avatar Jenny3481