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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.

Is white build up in throat and choking normal after a tonsillectomy?

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I have recently had my tonsils removed and what looks like white foam has built up in my throat. Every time I breath through my nose I choke on this white stuff as well I was concerned on whether this is normal. 

by User avatar Kenziejean9

my voice sounds really funny and weird since the tonsillectomy

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I've had a tonsillectomy done a week ago. I regained the ability to speak without it hurting, but my voice sounds really funny and weird. I'm supposed to go on vacation in a week and I was wondering when is my voice going to be back to normal and if it's okay for me to go in vacation, if it doesn't...

by User avatar motherluna358777

Still Have Sore & Tight Neck 13 Days After Tonsillectomy

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So I had my tonsils removed 13 days ago, the pain in my throat has gotten to be quite mild for the most part. I even quit the Percocet yesterday.  I have however had another problem. Ever since the surgery I've had a knot in the back, right side of my neck, like a tense muscle that won't let...

by User avatar haneybd87358663

Frustration After Tonsillectomy- Can't Eat, Or Talk.

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I'm 16 years old, and I got my tonsils out on 6/20. The first day, I was completely fine, could talk, and had an appetite. But since then, I've lost my voice, and 10 pounds due to the fact that I cannot eat. I only took Tylenol & Motrin for the first 4 days, and haven't been in any pain...

by User avatar Hailey

After the tonsillectomy: Questions about the scab.

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I am 13 and female, and got my tonsils out on monday morning; it is now midday Thursday. That makes it...day 4 I think. Anyways, I have questions about the scab. I have read some pretty bad horror stories on here about it coming off. I read to not eat toast because it will scratch the scab and cause...

by User avatar FreakerOuter117785

I have tonsils infection and now my both thyroid glands have inflamed

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I have tonsils infection with no other symptoms no head ache no fever and they have some whtish and I don't have any pain when I'm eating or drinking but recently my thyroid glands both inflamed I went couple of dr each one give me antibiotics. I'm really worried it's been almost 9 months I have...

by User avatar Amiir

I haven't ate in a week and I've barely drank anything since my tonsils surgery

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Hey guys my name is austin and im 16,  and today makes a week since my surgery.e b i havent ate in a week and ive barley drunk a half bottle of water a day because of this stinging pain of swallowing and this ear infection feeling everytime i swallow and my to go to things to do are to...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy Recovery, 8 days post op, hope my experience will help you

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Hi guys, I'm a 20 year old female from the UK and I had my tonsils removed on the 12th of june 2017, therefore I am on day 8 post op. I'm actually writing this at past midnight so have just hit day 9! (I don't include the day of the op in my recovery!) I just want to say to...

by User avatar India

Post tonsillectomy and my throat started bleeding profusely and pain is terrible

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Hi I'm a 15 year old girl that is on day 7 post op from a tonsillectomy. Last night my throats started bleeding profusely, but I ended being able to control it. Although the pain is absolutely terrible. This is the worst I've ever felt in my entire life. I can't sleep all throughout the night, I...

by User avatar Katelyn_raine

My tonsils and adenoids were removed and they cauterized blood vessels too late

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I am 15, my tonsils​ and adenoids were removed their was a blood vessel that wasn't cartirized. I lost two pints of blood that was 5 mins after my first surgery... I was spitting blood everywhere. Then they took my into emergency surgery to cartirize it to stop the bleeding. Now since day 6 the...

by User avatar deanna