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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.

Help! Blister-ish bumps on, and lumpiness of tonsil

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My right tonsil is swollen somewhat, and there are 2 small (a little bigger than this capital O) blistery-looking bumps right on the outsides of the tonsil (on the skin flap). The bumps are skin-colored and firm unlike blisters, but perfectly round. The first one has been there for about a year but...

by User avatar HeatherAlex55867

TONSILLS OUT

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HI IM 40 AND JUST HAD MY TONSILLS OUT 4 DAYS AGO. OH MY GOD NO BODY COULD HAVE PREPARED ME FOR IT! THOUGHT I WAS DOING SO WELL THEN THE PAIN KICKED IN. MY EARS ARE KILLING I CAN HARDLEY SWOLLOW AND IM ON ANTIBIOTICS AS IVE GOT A TEMPRETURE AND LOOKS LIKE A SMALL NFECTION. IM DRINKING LOTS OF COLD...

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a visible lump at the side of the throat that does not hurt

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i have had tonsillitis many weeks ago and my doctor gave antibiotics and a bottle of liquid for gargling and insisted that i consult an ENT specialist if symptoms persisted. because i wasn't convinced with what she told me as she did not do the checks i expected she would like pressing my neck for...

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22 and on day 2 of post-tonsillectomy, scared of what to expect

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I'm a 22 y/o female, and yesterday I had my tonsils removed. I've read so many horror stories on here, I'm not sure what to expect. The pain was pretty bad yesterday, but not so bad today. Since I got home, I have been forcing water, juice, jello and popsicles on myself, at least a cup or two of...

by User avatar lattygirl53459

Post tonsilectomy

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I am on day 9 now of my tonsilectomy and finally turned the corner. Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences as I could not believe that it was possible to feel this much pain. And then felt there was hope after reading the post op remarks. I will say though that to those going to have...

by User avatar sonofafish53158

Tonsillectomy tomorrow morning - Yikes!!

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OK, tomorrow morning is it! I go in at 6:30 am bright and early! I'm 35, have chronic cryptic tonsillitis with frequent sore throats and strep infections. I'm not looking forward to the recovery, but will be happy to move on with my life without these grosse huge tosils in the back of my throat....

by User avatar AbbeyD52483

Day 7-Post-op tonsils question when do the scabs form and fall out?

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I am 32F well 33 next week. I have had a chronic sore throat for two months the ENT sadi they need to come out. I feel like I have been through a war with myself. Last night I had a mini melt down. I had my tonsils taken out and my deviated septum done on 11/1. The nose was a breeze, but the...

by User avatar medge22252357

tonsilectomy question

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Hi, my name is shayla. My boyfriend just had his tonsilectomy 4 days ago. I know it is early and he should still be in pain, but the whole back oh his throat on both sides is bright white and I was wondering if it was an infection or if anyone else experienced this problem. I am very worried

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Getting through a tonsillectomy, help appreciated

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I'm an 18-year-old female, living in the UK. I had my tonsillectomy on Wednesday, which would make me day 5/6. Firstly, I've gone through agony over the past few days (which was expected, yet I didnt envisage it to be this bad! You never really can...). My throat and my tongue feel like crap, and...

by User avatar rachaelh47857

Swollen Tonsil - gland - pain swallowing - ammox & Darva

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Today is day seven of my uphill battle with a swollen right tonsil that progressively gets larger. As it gets larger, the pain becomes more prominent and has also moved into my ear canal. I am a heavy smoker, that has gone without smoking for the last 2 days. I am also a heavy drinker. I noticed...

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