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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.

Tonsillectomy recovery at 40

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1st of all my doctor did not lie to me at all. This is the most excusuciating pain of my life. I am 40 had 2 kids…my first one the labor lasted 2 days the second was 10 lbs, so just think about that for a minute. I know I needed to have this Tonsillectomy done. I had put it off for several years,...

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Loose vein on Tonsil?

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HiI woke this morning with sore tonsils. I have had tonsillitus quite regularily for years, so I thought I had it again. I looked at them in the mirror but did not see the usual white spots. I then thought that I may have been snoring too hard and hurt them (which has happened before!). On closer...

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CYST ON TONSIL

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I AM 57 YRS OLD AND HAD A CYST ON MY TONSILS LAST FEBRUARY 2010.  WHEN THIS CYST CAME UP, I WENT TO ER THEY REFERRED ME TO AN ENT. THIS HAPPENED ON A SATURDAY NITE AROUND 2 AM. I NOTICED THE NEXT DAY, I HAD A TERRIBLE TASTE IN MY MOUTH. SEEMS AS THOUGH MY TASTE BUDS WERE AFFECTED.  3 DAYS LATER,...

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Tonsillcectomy scabs falling off!!

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Hello, I'm 18yrs old had my tonsils out 6days ago so obviously on my 6th day.. Today has been one of my better days I've actually eaten!! I'm drinking alot of water and coke, Coke is really good and a lifesaver was recommended by my nurses and specialist really cleans the back of your throat! I...

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Sore throat and bump on tonsil

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Hey everyone, for a couple of days, I've had a sore throat but didn't think anything of it and just thought that it would pass by itself. Today however, I looked at my tonsils and found a bump on my left tonsil. I don't know if it's this bump that is causing my throat to hurt...it's possible that...

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The first 7 days pre op tonsillectomy

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My name is James,I'm 18 and just had my tonsils removed.I thought I'd right this thing in hope other people who are going in for the operation can take something from this.Now the first time I had trouble with my tonsils was when i was about 8,I had glandular fever straight out.Ever since then I'd...

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Tonsils just get it over with stop being baby

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Had my tonsils out 7days ago haven't eaten in 7 days can barley get any water down. Basically this is easy people Everyone is different if you had not noticed and depending on your age and how fast your body grows makes all the difference. Me for example the pain meds don't do anything and when they...

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Post-op tonsilectomy bleeding, what should I do?!??

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I'm soon to be 16 years old and am on day 6 since my surgery.  Everything has gone really well and have been keeping myself extremely hydrated.  Last night (day 5), my scabs started falling off which was great, everything was going well.  My mom looked in my mouth and said after a scab fell off,...

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Tonsillectomy Post-Op Perspective

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My husband reminded me, that although some (if not most) of these stories posted here are notable and real, it is still a small percentage statistically that experience out of the ordinary results from a tonsillectomy.  I think those who experience post-op complications are more inclined to go...

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Abcess Tonsils - TBR

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TBR - To Be Removed!  Two summers ago I came down with a very bad cough.  I had no fever or sore throat.  Just felt horrible and coughed.  I resorted to having a shot or two of whiskey every night to help me sleep.  After a negative mono/strep test, 4 rounds of antibiotics,...

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