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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 - purple handy bits on both sides of my throat

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Hey guys, I'm 19 and got my tonsils out 3 days ago, I'm eating okay and drinking quite easily, have horrid breath, but in my scabs at the back of my throats on both sides is a purple string like form on both sides, and I'm worried because I can't see and pictures of anyone else with it, or and...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy pain a few days after the procedure, I can't even swallow

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I am 17 and i got a tonsillectomy on December 1. It’s been a few days since and the pain wasn’t unbearable for the first few days. Now it’s excusing pain to even swallow. I drink water 24/7 and can only eat things like applesauce and mashed potatoes. Around where my scabs are is extreme...

by User avatar Oofitsjillian

Black lump on left tonsil? I got tonsil stones

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I get tonsil stones, so I check my throat once in awhile to see if there are any to remove, (gross, I know) and I realized I had some kind of weird, black lump on my left tonsil. I tried to see if it'd come out by using a Q-tip, and when I took the Q-tip out, it had little dots of blood on it. It...

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Post Tonsillectomy and I woke up with my throat being covered in a thick layer of slime

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I am 15 yrs old it is currently 5 am on day 6 of my tonsil removal surgery. I woke up this morning to my throat being covered in a thidk layer of slime like mucus and a pain so so awful I am absolutely convinced there is no God. I'd rather deal with the infected tonsils and sore throat for 2-4 days...

by User avatar Please end my suffering362008

Tonsillectomy 2013, still having problems swallowing

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So I had my tonsillectomy in February of 2013. Ever since I have been having difficulty swallowing as food gets stuck in the 2 post surgical "holes". The original ENT consultant performed another surgery to repair the issue in 2015. But the problem prevails. After meeting up with 2 further ENT...

by User avatar hahawhybother

I had Tonsillectomy and l am scared that the coughing will make my scabs fall off prematurely

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l had my Tonsillectomy last Tuesday. Today is day 7. l noticed the scabs forming l don’t know if they are completely formed or not. My tonsils l guess were huge! Cuz l have humongous holes to fill up with scabs. Trying to keep drinking because l keep coughing since two days ago. And l am so scared...

by User avatar ariadenise361908

Swollen and red tonsils for weeks with no other symptoms

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I am a 20 year old female and my tonsils have been swollen for about two and a half weeks straight with the opposite of improvement. My tonsils are super swollen and red with no other symptoms other than intense neck and muscle pain that I suffer from chronically. The knots and general tightness in...

by User avatar Guest

Currently Recovering from tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy and this is my experience

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I’ve been reading tons of these since before, and now after, my tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy.  I am starting day six of recovery so I thought I would throw my two cents in. Warning: graphic! So first: I’m 29 female, in halfway decent health but horrible immune system. I was sick at...

by User avatar airynboberin

I had Tonsillectomy and now after I had cold, my voice is completely gone

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I just had my tonsils taken out October 2 I haven't had a chance to go back for a follow up due to trying to figure out new ways to keep my kids busy so I can clean... anyway I just started getting a cold 5 days ago, 4 days ago I started to lose my voice now my voice is almost gone completely...

by User avatar Mrswesley361538

had Tonsillectomy done and having Burning Sensation in my throat a week later

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Hi, I'm 17 years of age and got my tonsillectomy 7 days ago. Most of my scabs have fallen of but I'm really struggling to eat and drink due to the burning feeling in the throat. Can anyone recommend  anything to get rid of this pain other than pain meds. 

by User avatar Ella Yong