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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.

will my tonsillectomy be cancelled?

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Hi there, I'm 18 years old and suffer very badly from reoccurring tonsillitis and general illnesses such as colds and flu. I have had three different dates for a scheduled tonsillectomy canceled due to me having tonsillitis leading up to the surgery. However, at present I have a common cold and...

by User avatar Guest

My Tonsillectomy (Am I an Outlier?)

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33-year-old male. I've had tonsil issues my whole live (strep, tonsillitis, weird infections, tonsil stones, etc.). So enough was enough and I decided to have them removed. Reading all the stuff online (bad idea!) really freaked me out. So I was quite anxious going into the procedure. I showed up...

by User avatar Mike

swollen tonsils - not going down

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hi there, im currently taking a 10 day prescription of anti-biotics prescribed by my doctor for tonsilitus. i was given them on monday, and since then white spots have appeared ( i went back and they said it was probably still tonsilitus ) and there hasnt been any noticeable difference in my tonsil...

by User avatar Jaaaack29350

Tonsillectomy and recovery for a young girl. She has lost weight, tried to eat, still says it hurts

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My ten year old daughter went in a week ago today to have her tonsils and adenoids taken out. She did well that night. Drank and took meds. Are a little food. Day 2 similar. Day three she won't take medicine. She wouldn't eat. Drank a few sips at a time. Day 3,4. The same she wouldn't take pain...

by User avatar Sbador

Swollen Tonsil and fish bone feeling in throat

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My child keeps complaining on sensation of a fishbone caught in the throat and has difficulty swallowing. It happened once before, but he was ok after few days. I’ve noticed that his tonsils are swollen too. Are these symptoms of a strep throat? I am hoping for some homeopathic remedy. Any...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy at 17, mine has been a hell! I am in so much pain

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I'm seeing a lot of good things posted by the younger people under tonsillectomy experiences, but I have to tell you, mine has been hell. I have a fairly good pain tolerance. I've been run over with a tractor, ran 6 miles on a broken foot, broken 8 ribs over the course of two days and ran 4...

by User avatar Guest

is long uvula still swollen?

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HI! I had my tonsils removed last April 26, 2016. So my concern is there less pain in my throat but the problem is I noticed that my uvula is too long and I can hardly speak, and I feel like it touches my tongue and i feel gross everytime :3 What would I do? Thank you!

by User avatar Diib

Tonsillectomy with HFMD? Fever is gone and she's on antibiotic

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My DD has picked up HFMD from daycare.  She ran a fever Saturday and Saturday night, but has been fever free since.  We didn't know it was HFMD, so we started Zithromax Monday, just to make sure there wasn't infection.  Her surgery is Wednesday morning.  Since the fever...

by User avatar Christina

Tonsillectomy Recovery, It has been painful but not excruciating

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I had my tonsils taken out 2 weeks ago. It has been nothing at all like all of the horror stories I read online. It has been painful but not excruciating nor even as painful as my last episode of tonsillitis. I have been eating solids since the night of my tonsillectomy and have taken an anti...

by User avatar Guest

My throat hurt at night and feel thirsty and bitter taste

About six months now my throat hurt during the night I feel very dry with bad taste in the mouth I keep sipping water or fruit juice throughout the night can't sleep well, in the morning I spit out little bit of blood. I had blood tests found nothing. Can someone help me cause I am very worried....

by User avatar Vishi