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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.

Has anyone had their sense of taste return after a tonsilectomy?

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I am desperately trying to find successful stories of post op tonsilectormy patients who lost their sense of taste after surgery, but has since returned. I notice that people will/have posted blogs up to 3 mos (in one case up to 6 mos) post op, but then they no longer post regarding their progress....

by User avatar jbirr124534

Recovering from tonsillitis...

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I wonder what is the approximate time it takes to recover from tonsillitis. I am currently on my 5th day and it has been a horrible experience. Sleepless nights, loss of appetite, painful to swallow, had three vaccinations of pencilling and taking cefaclor 2wice a day. I'm getting anxious and really...

by User avatar Mishmash22207305

i have red like bumps on my soft palate and tonsils

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i have big and small red like bumps on my soft palate and tonsils they have been there for two years. i have been to the doctor many times. they have ran many test on me and still can't find what they are, im 15 years old and im so confused if my life is going to end up in hell bcause if it.! :(...

by User avatar danster9128588

Bloody spot on tonsil

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I have a blood pocket on the front of my left tonsil and behind the tonsil it is white with about three or four little black spots.It is alittle sore, and i'm always trying to clear my throat, could this clearing of my throat caused the bloody spot to appear on my tonsil?

by User avatar Joanne

The first 7 days pre op tonsillectomy

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My name is James,I'm 18 and just had my tonsils removed.I thought I'd right this thing in hope other people who are going in for the operation can take something from this.Now the first time I had trouble with my tonsils was when i was about 8,I had glandular fever straight out.Ever since then I'd...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsils just get it over with stop being baby

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Had my tonsils out 7days ago haven't eaten in 7 days can barley get any water down. Basically this is easy people Everyone is different if you had not noticed and depending on your age and how fast your body grows makes all the difference. Me for example the pain meds don't do anything and when they...

by User avatar Guest

What To Expect From A Tonsillectomy When You Are In Your 40's

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I had to have my tonsils taken out and in preparation, I read two blogs of adult tonsillectomy "victims" and they were both so similar, that I wanted to share my experiences to maybe help prepare other poor souls who need this operation done at a later age as well!  I also wanted to see if my...

by User avatar miamiblond206226

Post-op tonsilectomy bleeding, what should I do?!??

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I'm soon to be 16 years old and am on day 6 since my surgery.  Everything has gone really well and have been keeping myself extremely hydrated.  Last night (day 5), my scabs started falling off which was great, everything was going well.  My mom looked in my mouth and said after a scab fell off,...

by User avatar Jf95203688

Tonsillectomy Recovery Blog

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Background info: I'm 20, at uni, in good shape. Live in the UK and have health insurance through Aviva, who are really good. Rang them up a couple of weeks ago telling them that I wanted a tonsillectomy, after my useless GP couldn't be bothered to refer me. They pointed me to an ENT on Harley Street...

by User avatar northy014202643

Tonsillectomy . . what helps!!!

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Good afternoon, just looking for new and different ideas. . My son is 16 . .he is on day 11 of his tonsillectomy, however, he bled (alot) on day 8 and had to go back to the OR, so we are sort of back to square 1.  He last lost 13 lbs.  Hes was skinny to start (5'11 148).  His ears are...

by User avatar Guest