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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.

My horrible tonsillectomy expierience

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I am on day 8 of my tonsillectomy and what hell it has been! I did allot of research online before hand to get as much info as I could. I felt I was pretty prepared (and terrified) from all I had read. I am 33 years old and have had problems with chronic tonsilitis and cryptic tonsils so we decided...

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Tonsillectomy, Adnoidectomy, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery &

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My name is Nicole Schave. I’m a 25 year old woman from Princeton, Minnesota. I am 5’8 and weigh about 145 pounds. I work two jobs and go to college, but I’m putting all of that on hold for a while to recuperate from surgery properly. I would say that I’m good health overall. I work out and...

by User avatar NicoleSchave

Day 11 Post-Tonsillectomy/Adnoidectomy

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This is Day 11 post-surgery and I'm feeling so much better than most folks on Day 11. I've read so many postings from folks regarding their recovery and they are scary. I'm posting this because I've learned A LOT in the last 11 days and I want to pass along some great tips to...

by User avatar texasjoanna

Tonsil still swollen two years after tonsillitis

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So, I had tonsillitis maybe two years ago. My right tonsil was very enlarged, like, touching my uvula. So I went to the hospital because the doctor’s office was closed (it was around holiday season), but my throat was killing me. They diagnosed, gave me a prescription for antibiotics and sent me...

by User avatar Mynameiswhy364302

Is this a tonsil cyst?

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9 months ago I saw a small flesh coloured raised oval shaped lump on my right tonsil, went doctors and was told nothing to worry about. Had a few sore throats since then (which I'm prone to), then dentists last week was told bad decay in right lower molar, asked dentist to check lump as it was still...

by User avatar Jbeccy

Feeling mild pain after Tonsillectomy and having a weird feeling in the back of my throat

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Hi I just had a tonsillectomy 29/3/2018 they used the coblation method less heat more precise i was told I’m on day 2 recovery and whiles taking Tramadol and solpadeine as given by my ENT I’m not in much pain and iv that feeling in back of throat also but he did say this would happen and...

by User avatar Paul

What do I do about this weird dangly lump on my tonsil?

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I have a loose lump on my left tonsil, the same colour as them. I've noticed it 3 days ago, I have a pretty bad sore throat, but the main thing is how annoying it is, I can feel it when I swallow. What should I do? Should I call my doctor or go to the ER? Please help!

by User avatar Alli

are antibiotics given for tonsillectomies/adenoidectomies?

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Does anyone know if it is common to be prescribed antibiotics following tonsillectomies or adenoidectomies? I am having both procedures done the day after tomorrow and I desperately don't want to be on antibiotics because I am on the pill and my pill pack says that could make me more fertile. Is...

by User avatar indigosound116349

Air pollution and tonsil problems

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Hi Is there an established link between cases of bacterial tonsilitis and poor air quality? I've been living in a major city in a developing nation for 10 months. The city has severe pollution problems. I also work in an industrial environment where sandblasting and paint-spraying, with the...

by User avatar banks7653572

black tissue/scab after tonsillectomy

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hi i'm on day 7 post my tonsillectomy and i have these black/grayish tissue/scabs hanging, is that normal? the pain has been extremely excruciating. my tongue is still very swollen, is this normal too? thank you

by User avatar manuka_honey108989