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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.

6 year old had his tonsils and adenoids removed 18 hours ago, is it better to cry or not?

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Can crying after a tonsillectomy hurt the throat more than not crying ?

by User avatar RoseMary

I’m regretting the Tonsillectomy operation more than anything right now

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Hi, I got my tonsils out 5th January it’s now the 9th of janauary which would make me be on day 5 (including day of the surgery). I got them out from getting tonsilitis constantly and was told twice to get them out. However I’m regretting the operation more than anything right now....

by User avatar 2001xxx362770

Tonsillectomy Recovery - worried about my lack of pain...

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Hello, I'm a 20 y.o girl and I got my tonsils out 10 days ago (9th day post-op). I have had a really painful, rocky recovery. On day 5 I was admitted to hospital with a bleed. The ENT said most post-operative bleeding is because of infection so I was given antibiotics and...

by User avatar Guest

Adult age 32 tonsillectomy experience, days 1 to 6

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Great start day one was fine, ate 2 sandwiches and a plate of chips. Now on day 6 after surgery, my best advise is eat and drink as much as possible. Yes I'm in a lot of pain but you have to fight through it. I stopped taking morphine and codeine  day 2 as it was making me vomit. I've Been...

by User avatar Guest

Was the tonsillectomy really worth it?

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This is to all of you who have replied about excrutiating pain. Has it been worth it? I am a mother of 3 and have had strep 7 months in a row and repeats every year. I can go on like this or get a tonsillectomy. There is no guarantee I won't get sorethroats ever again. After reading all of the...

by User avatar CATTT

Adult tonsillectomy bleeding after scabs fall

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I am 36 years old. I had my tonsils out on Dec 13th. On Dec 21st I woke up choking on a large scab. The scabs on one side fell off all at the same time. I spit out the scab and bleeding started. I was able to stop it with cold water but only for a little bit. Then, it started again and got worse. By...

by User avatar Sbar1981362603

Adult Tonsillectomy - 30 year old male (12/18/09)

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Greetings - since I've been googling tonsil related topics non-stop from pre-op up until this point, I figured I'd add my experiences as well. Today is day 5, and my experience hasn't been as bad as many of those I've read about - granted I am not in the clear yet. For starters, I got my...

by User avatar Guest

This forum has helped me knowing others are going through the same thing (tonsillitis and strep)

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I am 25 years old, and I have had 8 bouts of tonsillitis and two bouts of strep throats this year alone, so my doctor pretty much told me they need to come out so I can have a longer life. I had my tonsils taken out two days after Christmas. It is now New Years Eve, so I guess this is...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Recovery & Tips

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     I'll start by saying that I'm a 14-year-old male, currently on Day 11 of recovering from my tonsillectomy (and adenoidectomy). I'll pretty much just summarize my recover and give you guys a few tips at the end. DAY 1 (Surgery Day): So basically you'll go into your surgery center for your...

by User avatar Cal

I had my tonsils out over a week ago and I'm still not able to eat much

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I had my tonsils out over in the last week I ain't been able to eat much my water pain medicine pudding and broth my pain starting to subside and I want to try to eat more solid foods but my stomach gets upset what can I do?

by User avatar carrie