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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.

After Tonsillectomy I tasted some blood while eating a soft food

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I’m 12 and I’m on day 10. Today while eating a soft food( I suggest getting ramen and mix cooked ramen with one egg and cut it up real small) (on day 5 I ate 3 bowls of it) but I tasted some blood (tmi i know) but there was none which is weird but my scabs are gone , swallowing scabs is the...

by User avatar Amber

Tonsils Removal and major Recovery Pain. I can't eat or drink

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I agree with everyone 100%. I just got my tonsils out 5 days ago, but I’m already experiencing some major pain, although I’m 16, much younger the pain is real. When my dad pressures me to drink water or eat something, I tell him I can’t and he gets mad, same with my sister. Although they try...

by User avatar feelthepain-teen

Tonsillectomy healing, my experience 7 weeks post op

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I had my Tonsillectomy almost 7 weeks ago and very glad to see the back of it. Initially the Consultant that saw me said it would hurt. I took her seriously. If a  Consultant says it hurts, then it hurts. Days 1-6 pain got gradually worse through and day 6 night time was bad. Eating...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy for adults and recovery, I am on day 8 of recovery and pain is bearable

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Hi, I was reading  lot of posts about how horrific the pain is from having tonsils and adenoids removed as an adult. I’m now on day 8 and I’m not too sure what all the fuss is about. Yes it is sore and uncomfortable but you can still function. The day after surgery I drove and...

by User avatar Guest

Adult Adenotonsillectomy Recovery Story - Day to Day

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Having recently had my adenotonsillectomy done (aged 24), I thought I would write a little a bit about my day to day experience after the operation. Reading other people's experiences on this forum, as well as blog posts, helped me a lot (mostly to prepare me mentally for what was to come). My...

by User avatar Elle363603

Severe stomach ache after tonsillectomy

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I’m 18 and it’s day 9 post op. The recovery has been  going great, three days ago i was ready to eat pasta.  So i ate and after that i got extreme stomach ache (stomach as in the organ located on your upper abdomen). It hasn’t been going away at all. Sometimes it gets better,...

by User avatar Alba

Tonsillectomy - How long do scabs take to heal after bleeding

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HI I had a Tonsillectomy almost 4 weeks ago. I had 4 post operative bleeds the last one being 9 days ago when about one small size cup wort of blood came out.  The scab from removing the Tonsil on one side of my mouth is almost healed, the scab on the other side has not quite...

by User avatar Gigi

Recurring infections after tonsillectomy along with an adenoidectomy

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Hello , I’m 17 years old and I’ve had my tonsillectomy (along with an adenoidectomy) about 11 years ago. But I’ve been dealing with really high fever , sore throat and swollen neck that last around a week EVERY 6 WEEKS for the last 7-8 years. I’ve reached for a lot of doctors all around the...

by User avatar Janasahili

Finally had my tonsillectomy surgery..at 59! i had huge calcified tonsil stones

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My story is different from any I've read so far.  First of all,  the problem I had was a constant irritation that caused me to cough without relief, and would feel like someone poked the back of my throat.  Sleep was impossible ~ as soon as I got comfortable and relaxed my tongue...

by User avatar auctionheir362226

Post op tonsillectomy bleeding. I am having trouble with getting cold foods which aren't acidic

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I am 43 years old live in the UK and had a Tonsillectomy 2 weeks ago. Exceedingly painful and day 6 was the worst ever.   I was just starting to get out and about (not by too much) on friday and started to put hard foods into my diet as well as decreasing the paracetamol. I had...

by User avatar Georgina