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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.

Do Tonsillectomy know-a-days recovery hurt less ?

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I have been reading soooo many stories of peoples pain during recovery of Tonsillectomy, but on the occasion I bump into a few people were they say the pain reached 4/10 at max, and theses were relatively new posts (2011/2012/2013) and was just wondering is there a new surgical process now or new...

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Smoking after Tonsillectomy

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I got my tonsils out 5 days ago & I smoke weed on the reg. Weed has always made any pain that I've had, disappear for awhile. I went to a concert on day 2 & it was a "weed smoking concert" so as the story goes, I smoked & I did feel better. After the high went away, I couldn't talk &...

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My Experience After Tonsillectomy

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I am a 16 year old female and on day 7 (surgery day being 1) after my tonsillectomy. I had mine cauterized out to make the chance of bleeding only 1%. I had no choice, as I am at risk and being tested for lymphoma! I'd have to say, the first day was by far the easiest as they had me on tylenol 3's...

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Every time I swallow, it feels like there's glass stucked in my throat

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Hi I'm 16 years old ,on day 6.. Every time I swallow, it feels like there's glass sucked in my throat or I'm swallowing glass, and my tongue & throat burns, I want too know what's the cause of this :( its really painfUL!!..I tried putting my finger down and I felt stuff on tongue it feels like...

by User avatar Trissy

I got my tonsils out, How long does it take to heal??

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Ok, I got my tonsils out 4 days ago, I have this really bad breath and its hard to eat. How long does it take to heal? Im feeling a little bit better but i still want to know because i get ear aches, stomach aches etc. I'm 12 btw.

by User avatar Noneofurbuiss

Tonsillectomy in adults

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Hi, I have some information about recovery from a tonsillectomy. i am 29 and on day 6. The first day my throat was numb and I slept (very important) - drinking about 2-3 litres of water a day and tepid clear soup broth is great too. - day 2-5 have been the worse with earache, jaw pain, and the...

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Adult Tonsillectomy (25 year old male)

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I wanted to write this for any future adult tonsillectomy candidates. I was given the option of a tonsillectomy by an ENT. He said I should remove them but it was really up to me. I don't really get strep throat or anything but I thought I may help with tonsil stones and the occasional sore throat....

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I'm a professional singer who's just had a tonsillectomy on Monday...

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Ok so I had my tonsils out on Monday. It's now Wednesday and its the worst pain I've ever experienced... Worst way, my uvula is swollen from the tonsillectomy and its now messing with my sleep. I breath through my nose when I sleep but since the op, my uvula has been blocking my nasal passage when I...

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Tonsillectomy - day 2 - no pain

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I am 36 years old and over the past 2 months I have been getting strep throat a lot so the dr decided it was time to get my tonsils out since they were enlarged and I spent 3 days in the hospital with uvulits. I had the surgery on April 2 at 1030 in the morning. I was awake by 11:45 and eating...

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I ate mcDonald's on my 5th day of a tonslislectomy because I have no pain

I ate mc Donald's on my 5th day of a tonslislectomy because I have no pain, I ate a hash brown and a breakfest burrito I'm scared because my scabs are all falling off but I'm not bleeding if I start bleed I drink ice water? Right? What if I can't get it to stop? Who do I call? If I fall asleep can I...

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