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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.

Taste Following Tonsillectomy

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This post is an extension of the Post tonsillectomy - taste thread. Please continue posting within this thread.

by User avatar Jenny3481

thick mucus after tonsillectomy

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My daughter is 19 and just had her tonsills removed yesterday. The doctor said her tonsills were rotten and she was full of infection. Today, her throat is very sore and she can't swallow. The mucus is so thick and she gags everytime she swallows. On top of it all, she is type 1 diabetic which...

by User avatar rhester374

My tonsillectomy story - I’m currently on day 7 and the pain is terrible!

I just had my tonsils taken out on the 25th of April..after waking up apparently I was vomiting but don’t really remember doing so. When I got home I actually felt fine I went out with my mom and was able to talk and eat Mac and cheese, the first few days I did really well up until I hit day 5....

by User avatar Guest

so worried about tonsillectomy

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I have recently been told I have to have a tonsillectomy by my ENT. The reason is I have asymmetrical tonsils and one needs a biopsy. This is worrying enough then I come on here and read all the horror stories! I am now beside myslelf with worry and panic. Don't get me wrong - forewarned is...

by User avatar foxy14655

it's been 1 year since my tonsillectomy and the sweet/ sour taste hasn't disappeared

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Hi all, it's been 1 year since my tonsillectomy and the sweet/sour taste hasn't disappeared. The doctor said after 2 - 3 weeks it would go away, but it's been 1 year and no improvement, he cannot understand why my taste is not restored. I'm starting to loose my mind as food tastes horrible, even...

by User avatar Camila

Swollen tonsils and sore throat

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I had tonsillitis about a month ago took antibiotics and all the sore throat and symptoms went away except my tonsils never fully went back down. Now I started feeling the symptoms again and my tonsils swelled up even more than the last lime. I'm taking antibiotics again and everything feels good...

by User avatar RobRie295358

Hiccups after a tonsillectomy?

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Is it common to get the hiccups while recovering from a tonsillectomy? I know some people have hiccups as a side effect. I don't remember if I did, but I'm getting the hiccups daily. Today I got them twice and they were so violent! I had my tonsils removed last Thursday the 24th. Has this happened...

by User avatar SusieSlaughter

weight gain after tonsillectomy

When my daughter was 2 1/2 she had her tonsils taken out and tubes put in her ears. When she came out of surgery her body was covered in broken blood vessels, she had bruises for 3 weeks after. We were told the surgery went well. By the time she had turned three she had gained 10 lbs, and at 6...

by User avatar beaners74

very swollen tonsil & ear infections

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Last Tuesday (11 days ago) I had a really bad sore throat. As it progressed I had fevers and eventually white spots on my swollen tonsils. It was very difficult to swallow and I felt like I had no energy. As the week progressed, the fevers went away and the soreness was...

by User avatar mir

Difficulty breathing, swallowing and yawning

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Ive had asthma all my life but it was mainly allergies before my tonsilectomy. After i developped post-nasal drip, then brearhing issues started. They started as sports induced then into ocassional difficulty swallowing to now difficulty yawning. Ive taken my inhalers multiple times but no luck. The...

by User avatar Guest