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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.

Coblation Tonsilectomy - day to day on what to expect

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An animated explanation of what coblation is: http://www.arthrocare.com/our_technology/ot_coblation_video.htm And for a movie of the operation being performed (not on me):*warning - graphic content* http://www.entusa.com/coblation_tonsillectomy.htm I was told coblation offers patients faster...

by User avatar nickd75013

I just got my tonsils out and don't know what is normal or not

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Hi I got my tonsils out about 6 days ago im 17 years old, everything had seemed to be going fine still in so much pain especially if im late on my medicine im taking ibuprofen which isnt recommened because it thins the blood but its the only thing that will help with the pain without making me sick...

by User avatar JESSICA_GLEDHILL316200

Bleeding after tonsils out/screaming every hour

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My 7 yr old got tonsils out on Tuesday 2/25/14. The 2nd night she was up every 30 minutes of so screaming & sounding like she was gasping for air. We are on Saturday night 3/1/14 and when she recently woke up to do the nightly screaming, I noticed dried blood around her lips and teeth. I don't...

by User avatar Guest

Foul-Smelling Yellow Globules - PICTURE INCLUDED

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DURATION: infrequently over the last 2-4 years SYMPTOM: coughing/sneezing up small yellow globules of a foul-smelling material. material is stiff and holds its shape, but can be easily smashed. sometimes accompanied by sinus pain, but this could be unrelated. usually accompanied by foul-smelling...

by User avatar jdpritt14314

I had what is called Quinsy tonsillitis and the pain is something out of this world

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I had what is called Quinsy tonsillitis and the pain is something out of this world. I used to have tonsillitis in the past but have never felf the need to remove them untill last week when attacked by this liitle mionster. I am scheduled to remove the tonsillitis and boy i am so scared considering...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy problems and pains

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Hi I had my tonsillectomy 22 days ago, the pain in the first 6 days was awful and I was barely eating or drinking. Day 6 asleep waking up chocking on blood I was rushed to hospital were the bleeding eased off, I started to recover well when on day 20 after surgery the bleeding brag again this time a...

by User avatar Danny

swollen eyes and tonsilitus

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My son is 13 years old. He had 3 days off school last week with a temparture, achey limbs, swollen eyes and was sick. He went back to school for 2 days and went downhill again. Went to GP last night who diagnosed viral meningitus and tonsilitus, he had white spots, swollen glands, swollen eyes and...

by User avatar Dudley

My adult tonsillectomy---positive experience

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Day 8 I'm on day 8 of recovery from my sleep apnea surgery which included a tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, uvula reduction, and reduction of the nasal turbinates. I'm a 35-year-old mother of four and have put off this surgery for nearly 12 years due to fear from others' horror stories. From a...

by User avatar Guest

I had a piece of scab fall out my throat and ever since then I've been in unbearable pain

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I had my surgery on 1/10 I'm on day 8 and the pain is still unbearable! My throat is sore I can't eat at all!! Swallowing is out the question....I had a piece of scab fall out my throat about the size of a quarter and ever since then I've been in unbearable pain....what am I to do!?!?!?!? Any...

by User avatar QueenPhatLove

One Purple and red spider veined tonsil, white pus spots, bleeding spots and red spots

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EXPLAINS IN TITLE** there also is a lump above on the left of the dangly thing the size of a pea. It has been like this for 3 12 weeks, and is quite sore.. Help?:

by User avatar JesRob313161