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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.

drinking alcohol after tonsils removed

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How long should i wait to drink alcohol after getting my tonsils removed??

by User avatar johnny

Tonsillectomy - mouth won't open

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I had my tonsils removed on 29th July, 1 week a go today, and while the pain in my throat seems to be getting better my jaw is still extremely stiff and I am unable to open my mouth wider than about 1.5cm. It doesn't feel that painful when I try to open it but as soon as it gets to a certain point...

by User avatar shawny122112487

Swollen uvula after tonsillectomy

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ok so i had my tonsils removed 2 weeks ago. and let me tell u it was heck. the first few days were ok but my uvula was so swollen so much tht i could not breathout of my nose. by day 13 i woke up with a mouth full of blood i proceeded to spit out large amounts of blood for 20 minswith clumps tht...

by User avatar Guest

tonsilloliths (tonsil stones) and chronic throat clearing

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I have had a problem with a constant feeling I need to clear my throat. It is not just in my head (which one doctor actually offerred as her only solution) because sometimes it is very difficult to speak unless I clear my throat; however, nothing comes up or moves. I have tried nexium and flonase...

by User avatar kebmo18942

Chronic tonsillitis and extreme tiredness

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Hi, I'm 22 years old and have been suffering with chronic tonsillitis since the beginning of this year. I have had a few boughts of very severe accute tonsillitis and one bad mouth infection, which all seems to be related. I have now been on antibiotics 6 or 7 times just this year. Although my...

by User avatar Guest

Red loose lump by tonsil

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About 2 weeks ago I woke up with a store throat, I looked at my throat in the mirror using a flash light and they were covered in white streaks. I figured it was tonsillitis and like it usually does for me it just goes away on its own keeping good oral hygiene. However, last night I was swallowing...

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Pros and cons of adult tonsilectomy?

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Hello! My sister is twenty seven. She used to have recurrent throat infections, especially when she was a child. She hasn’t had a throat infection for a long period of time, but she has problems with bad breath and enlarged tonsils. Her doctor recommended surgery but I think she is too old for...

by User avatar josselyn69554418

Voice change after I get my tonsils out

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I am 20 years old and am going to have to get my tonsils out over my next school break. I keep hearing that since I am an adult my voice is going to change and not change back. Does anyone know from experience? Also, I have been reading some of the posts, the bleeding scabs stories sound awful....

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23 year old female with removed tonsils. Recovery!

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I'm a 24 year old female; had my tonsils removed on Monday, 8/31/09. I'm post op day 8 & let me tell you, this trip of recovery has been BRUTAL! I can't tell if the surgery was worth it or not yet - it hasn't been determined. I think that days 3, 6, 7, & 8 have been the worst for me....

by User avatar MarissaM85123531

POST TONSILLECTOMY SURGERY AND ACUTE EAR ACHES

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:'( I am 50 years old and just had a tonsillectomy five days ago. The first two days were okay. I was actualy quite surprised that I did so well. However, the last three days have been hell. My ears hurt so badly. I am taking 3 teaspoons of liquid Vicodine every 3 1/2 hours, but it barely takes...

by User avatar Guest