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At the age of 7 yr a operation of tonsil removed is done so please tell me what is the side effects of tonsil removed and dissadavantages of tonsil removed now my age is 21.

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Frequently infection ...  Read More

Hi i just want to know Will my immunity reduce by removing Tonsils or any other side effects after surgery.

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First of all you have to be right candidate for tonsil surgery. Throat pain doesn't always mean tonsil problem. You must make sure while you have throat pain get your self checked by ENT surgeon and c ...  Read More

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I had operated in 2018 for removing of tonsils but still I have a pain in my throat badly. Please suggest

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There are other causes of throat pain Needs evaluation ...  Read More

I am a 53 year old male and I have been suffering from tonsil stones for quite some time now. I have tried a lot of medications and the symptoms just seem to come back again and again. I would now like to know the ways in which I can remove tonsil stones at home. Are there any home remedies for tonsil stones?

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Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are hard white or yellow formations that are located on or within the tonsils. Your tonsils are made up of crevices, tunnels, and pits called tonsil crypts. Different ...  Read More

Hi i have tonsil stones white colour stuff stuckd in my tonsils causing bad breath i pressed my both tonsil with my finger white substance came out liquid n stones like things small What should I do to remove this tonsil stones

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Do regular gargle ...  Read More

Is it safe to remove tonsils at the age of 17? Like my cousins face problem like pain in ear and throat while swallowing when she gets infection in her tonsils so the dr suggested it to remove it , will it be safe , will there be any side effects in long term ?or any other further complications

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Kindly take online consultation ...  Read More

Please Share your views on Tonsillectomy ? Can I remove my tonsil now ? What are the side effects? What precaution to be taken to avoid sore throat?

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if recurrent attacks of tonsillitis more than 5 in a year which require treatment with antibiotics or any complication of tonsillitis such as peritonsillar abscess or more than 2 episodes of follicula ...  Read More

Hi, I am looking for an ENT surgeon in chennai ,who can perform adinoids and tonsils removal by using coblation method.

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There are many centers in chennai where adenoid and tonsil surgery is done using coblator. KKR ENT institute and madras ENT research foundation are well known centers across the country. You can visit ...  Read More

Hi am physiotherapist by profession in age of 28. Due to acute problem and no other solution so got my gallbladder removed last month. What are the side effects of removal on gall bladdeR on other body parts? Does it affects the normal metabolism or digestion process as well?

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No side effects. Body will adapt ...  Read More

Hi in late November early December I have had tonsillitis and I took the antibiotics as stated. But now all of a sudden my tonsils have started to swell and my throat has started to hurt (trouble swallowing) aswell as having an earache on my right ear

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Inadequate antibiotics can also cause it to be recurrent ... Take full course and do lot of gargles and drink plenty of water... ...  Read More

First detected in2021 Repeated tonsils with white spots on it Once a year mostly in September So painful doctor advised to get them removed I still feel should not. Right now also suffering from it.

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If its just once in a year ,no need of any surgery ...  Read More

I have been suffering from tonsil stones on my right tonsil for years. I cannot manually remove them. It very rarely comes out when coughing. It's causing me persistent bad breath no matter what I do. I've already tried salt water gargle, mouthwash and all the remedies available. When I touch my right tonsil and smell it, it's awful. What's the sol

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Medication recommended ...  Read More

Hey My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side with holes in it. Enlarged tonsil was painless from last few months but from 2-3 days it's painful while swallowing, drinking, , when moving tounge. It was very painful in last year then I went to 2 different Dr. One suggested to get the tonsil removed other told there is no need to remove tonsi

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Hi , It seems like you have sore throat If you have these symptoms during seasonal change or twice a year you don’t need to worry about it and take symptomatic treatment only. ...  Read More

I have Tonsils , getting pain when loud laughing and swallowing please give good medicine. Thanks. .

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Tonsils is a normal structure Enlargement and infection if any has to be assessed Try mouth gargles and hot waters ...  Read More

I have tonsils from two weeks , getting pain while swallowing and laughing. Please give best medicine. Thank you

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Use gargles and hot water Adequate hydration Antibiotics ...  Read More

Hi , My daughter had her adenoids removed via surgery in 2024 however within a month she developed breathing problem and we found that she developed enlarged tonsils as well. She snores and mouth breath. The tonsils are non infectious but she snores heavily. I am afraid of another surgery for her at this age. Please suggest if any medication can h

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Get endoscopy ...  Read More

I saw a hole in my tonsil with a white spot. Removed it with tooth pick looked like some food particle. There is more of that white particle in that hole.

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Yes please please visit doctor ...  Read More

Hi doctor , my 3 years 7months old son having grade 3 adenoids and enlarged tonsils ... went to hospital after took xray doctor suggested surgery for remove tonsils .. my son weight is 12.2kg . present sysptoms snoring and mouth breathing sometimes.. last year frequently he gets fever cold til march .. last 4 months to present no fever and cold .

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Children with enlarged adenoids and tonsils are generally more prone to recurrent episodes of fever, upper respiratory infections, and snoring. In many cases, the size of the adenoids naturally decrea ...  Read More

Hi what causes pus in tonsil without fever without any symptoms i totally healthy I don't have fever body aches throat pain But I am having Pus in tonsil once in a week i remove it again it will come back Plz advice

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It might be tonsillolith It is due to chronic tonsillitis and poor iral hygiene ...  Read More

I first got rashes on legs hands and buttock.. then I got fever soar throat..then I got pus white spots on tonsils..please say why this is caused...

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Looks more viral. Especially with the rash. Meet ENT specialist to get examined ...  Read More

I have acid reflux and tonsil stones. It is under control but I can see two small tonsil stones on my right tonsil. It's painful and I am 5 months pregnant. It is causing me problem. What can I do to remove the stones. Is there any medicine which would remove the stones for now?

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Consult for prescription and guidance ...  Read More

Are my Tonsil glands swollen? Pic attached Sometimes even while stones are visible. Throat sometime pain on touching only. No swallowing pain Anything related to psychiatry as i have ongoing meds

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U r having grade 1 tonsil enlarged ...  Read More

Focal enhancing nodular thickening at base of the tongue , on left side of lingual tonsils. Enlarged tonsils. Should i get a biopsy done ? Genuine suggestions please, don't want invasive further testing.

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With out seeing patient I can’t say any thing, it is better to post picture or take consultation, after that I can sight u what u can do further ...  Read More

My daughter is having grade 3 tonsils do we need to remove it through surgery or can it be treated with medication

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Since how maney days she is having this complain, did she take medicine for tonsillitis? Kindly take consultation detailed history needed ...  Read More

My kid is 4.5 years old he is having tonsils and it has some knot in neck so should I consult to pediatrics doctor or ent specialist.

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Chr tonsillitis with Secondary Lymph nodes. Both can treat. ...  Read More

Hello Dr Right side of tonsil bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white deposits or patch comes there please check and reply is it normal or not?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hello Dr. My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white patch or pus is there which is not clearing by finger. Please check and see is it common problem. Please reply 🙏

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Take Tab augmentin 625 1 tab three times a day after food Tab zerodol sp 1 tab twice daily after food Cap protera d 1 cap twice daily before meal Warm saline gargle twice daily ...  Read More

I have this right side tonsil problem from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and drinking also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it is not tonsil stone please check whether it is normal or not?

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Visit dentist ...  Read More

I have this right side tonsil swelling from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and swallowing also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it's not tonsil stone please check is it normal or not?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Dear friends, My daughter 6yres old and from past 4yrs she suffering from tonsils. All medicines given. Recently we visited Mangalore and one doctor suggested us regarding operation. They suggested better to remove the tonsils. Any alternative medicine or any side effects after operation... Please give me the openion...

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Advised to go for tonsillectomy surgery ...  Read More

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