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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.

Bye bye nasty sponges, I am 2 days post op removing my tonsils

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I'm 21, my tonsils were cryptic, large and absolutely HORRID for the last 7 months. I'm very "picky" (or moreso "pick-aty") with my body lol so I made them waaayyy worse. I looked online for the last month terrified of what I was about to put myself through once my ENT suggested removing them. Like...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy recover - Exposed nerves?

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I am a 18 year old male and i had a tonsillectomy on May 13, 2009. I am now on the 6th day of recovery and since yesterday i have been experiencing extreme pain. This unbearable pain is only present when i swallow soft foods at a certain angle. When im just sitting or doing nothing, the is little...

by User avatar Ste_094239

will tonsillitis infection develop again if I do drinking and smoking during my treatment?

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Right okay I've had tonsillitis it started on Sunday and it seems to have gone away today, but do I risk drinking+smoking tomorrow night as I'm going to a party will it develop again and I'm on prescribed medication for 7 days phenoxymethylpenicillin .... SO I really need someone's...

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Adult Tonsillectomy, I am on day 6 post op and can't stop crying because of the pain

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So I am 16 years of age and I have just had my tonsils and my adenoids removed, I was forced into it by my mother and whenever I backed out of the operation I was shouted at and in the end forced to proceed. So day 1 the pain was extremely mild that as soon as I got into my hospital bed I was eating...

by User avatar Jade10097

My experience with having tonsils and adenoids surgery: my tongue is numb on the left side

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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤My name is Lupe short for Guadalupe, and  I had my tonsils and adenoids out 6 days ago on the 10th of July , my tongue is numb on the left side and right side but on the back side of the tongue only,  I have no trouble...

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I have swollen and large adenoids. Will the surgery change my voice?

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hi I'm 13 yers old.I am a girl.I have swollen and large adenoids.I want to have surgery.but I heard that it changes my voice thick like boys after surgery.now please tell me is that true or not...

by User avatar maria

Lump in throat, mouth and stomach problems--could I have tonsillar cancer--MD opinions desired

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It all started 4 months ago when I felt an on-off tingling on the right side of my face. I panicked b/c online I found lots of stuff about the "numb chin syndrome", some rare phenomenon that means a tumor has invaded the jaw. Given that I dipped tobacco for 10 years, I freaked out. But a...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy journey, day 6. Lost 5 pounds in a week

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Hi all, I'm on day 6 now. The first two days after my surgery were no problem. Man was I wrong. Day 3 and on have been awful. Day 6 now and I'm finally feeling a little normal but when I look in the back of my throats I see the nasty white scabs. I have to hold myself back from gagging. I...

by User avatar Ana

Smoking after tonsillectomy? I'm 6 days post op and in desperate need of a smoke

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I'm 14 and usually smoke about 5-10 cigarettes a day, I haven't smoked since the week before my surgery and I'm on day 6 after the surgery, I'm in desperate need of a smoke.... I've barley no pain whatsoever only when I wake up in the morning and when I sallow, should I be fine to smoke or not?...

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Will I be able to consume alcohol in 20 days? I got my tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday

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hey everyone, I'm 21 years old and got my tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday. However, on July 20th - 23rd is my annual cabin trip with my friends before we all go back to college. Obviously, we all like to drink and it's the last time we will be together. Will I be able to consume alcohol by...

by User avatar Huskies5