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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.

My experience with having tonsils and adenoids surgery: my tongue is numb on the left side

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by User avatar Guest

I have swollen and large adenoids. Will the surgery change my voice?

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hi I'm 13 yers old.I am a girl.I have swollen and large adenoids.I want to have surgery.but I heard that it changes my voice thick like boys after surgery.now please tell me is that true or not...

by User avatar maria

Tonsillectomy journey, day 6. Lost 5 pounds in a week

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Hi all, I'm on day 6 now. The first two days after my surgery were no problem. Man was I wrong. Day 3 and on have been awful. Day 6 now and I'm finally feeling a little normal but when I look in the back of my throats I see the nasty white scabs. I have to hold myself back from gagging. I...

by User avatar Ana

Smoking after tonsillectomy? I'm 6 days post op and in desperate need of a smoke

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I'm 14 and usually smoke about 5-10 cigarettes a day, I haven't smoked since the week before my surgery and I'm on day 6 after the surgery, I'm in desperate need of a smoke.... I've barley no pain whatsoever only when I wake up in the morning and when I sallow, should I be fine to smoke or not?...

by User avatar Guest107461

Will I be able to consume alcohol in 20 days? I got my tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday

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hey everyone, I'm 21 years old and got my tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday. However, on July 20th - 23rd is my annual cabin trip with my friends before we all go back to college. Obviously, we all like to drink and it's the last time we will be together. Will I be able to consume alcohol by...

by User avatar Huskies5

Is white build up in throat and choking normal after a tonsillectomy?

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I have recently had my tonsils removed and what looks like white foam has built up in my throat. Every time I breath through my nose I choke on this white stuff as well I was concerned on whether this is normal. 

by User avatar Kenziejean9

my voice sounds really funny and weird since the tonsillectomy

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I've had a tonsillectomy done a week ago. I regained the ability to speak without it hurting, but my voice sounds really funny and weird. I'm supposed to go on vacation in a week and I was wondering when is my voice going to be back to normal and if it's okay for me to go in vacation, if it doesn't...

by User avatar motherluna358777

Still Have Sore & Tight Neck 13 Days After Tonsillectomy

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So I had my tonsils removed 13 days ago, the pain in my throat has gotten to be quite mild for the most part. I even quit the Percocet yesterday.  I have however had another problem. Ever since the surgery I've had a knot in the back, right side of my neck, like a tense muscle that won't let...

by User avatar haneybd87358663

Frustration After Tonsillectomy- Can't Eat, Or Talk.

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I'm 16 years old, and I got my tonsils out on 6/20. The first day, I was completely fine, could talk, and had an appetite. But since then, I've lost my voice, and 10 pounds due to the fact that I cannot eat. I only took Tylenol & Motrin for the first 4 days, and haven't been in any pain...

by User avatar Hailey

I have tonsils infection and now my both thyroid glands have inflamed

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I have tonsils infection with no other symptoms no head ache no fever and they have some whtish and I don't have any pain when I'm eating or drinking but recently my thyroid glands both inflamed I went couple of dr each one give me antibiotics. I'm really worried it's been almost 9 months I have...

by User avatar Amiir