I am 16 and have always had large tonsils. I know have been suffering from chronic sinusitis for about 6 months and nothing will cure it. I am going to a ENT tomorrow and was wondering, what are the chances he will suggest removal of the tonsils and adenoids. I have difficulty swallowing and I must clear my throat a lot because of my tonsils. My tonsils also scrape the back of my throat a lot. I cannot turn my head to the right because the gland is swollen and hurts when I do. I would like him to take out my tonsils and adenoids because they cause me so many problems but will he take my request seriously? I’m scared he’ll just shoot me down and think I’m being ridiculous.
I also breath loudly and have all my life. My doctor always says I have large tonsils, all doctors and nurses do when I get a throat culture but she has never mentioned a tonsillectomy. After taking a bout 7 antibiotics she referred me to ENT. I had a sinus infection last january that I was put on allergy meds for that don’t help so I’m suspecting I’ve had sinus problems since last year.

i think i have what is called a tonsil stone, i never had one before, but it is bothering me, feel like there is something in my throat, it is white, and not small but not terribly big. i tried gargiling, and trying to get at it, but i just gag!!! please help!

I have had a sore throat for the last couple of days, and it started getting worse last night so this morning I went to the doctors. Also been feeling blocked up on and off, and got headache. Someone at work has been coughing for three days, and complaining of a bad throat too. I went to docs and she asked me a couple of questions, looked at my throat and said it’s a viral throat infection, my one tonsil is more enlarged than the other, and my throat is very red and sore. She also said she couldn’t give me anything for it, but to gargle aspirin. Now I am not the best at gargling, and although took aspirin once today I had a little stomach ache after. I have decided to buy soluble paracetamol tomorrow instead. Just wondering if there’s anything else I can do to stop pain, and generally feeling rough? Already got the antibacterial hand gel out and been trying to wash my hands often, so the family don’t catch it.

He will be having surgery on the 13th of October. He is having his Tonsils removed. Want to know if anyone else child has had this done at this age as well. Just want to know what to expect from this? Thanks for the info! All can be very helpful

Yeah, last week, wednesday, i noticed a reddish bump with a white middle on my left side of one of my tosils?….

i didn’t know what it was, until 2 days ago, that a little round white thing came outta my mouth, then i realized it was tonsil stones. the bump and the white stuff’s still there…

what can i do to get rid of it?…

is it bad?

incase your wondering it looks like this:
(thats not my mouth)
and the white stuff isnt as visible as it is in this picture.
http://www.ghorayeb.com/files/Tonsillolith_800×600_G.jpg
i don’t have bad breath, sore throat, nor ear pain.
the thing only bugs me when i swallow liquids, cos i can feel it there.
but theres no pain.

I have had a runny nose, so i thought i had a cold, then i also got a sore throat, so i thought i had tonsillitis, now i have a really chesty cough aswell, my chest really hurts, so could i have a chest infection?

My 11 year old son has had sore tonsils for the last five months. There are no obvious signs of infection, however his tonsils are sore, enlarged and red. Blood tests have shown that it is not bacterial however he always responds well to antibiotics and begins to feel better 24 hours after he commences antibiotics. After he has finished taking antibiotics he has a few good days then he gradually goes down hill again. Within a week and a half we are back at the doctor, he is put back on antibiotics and after a day he feels better again. The question is do we remove his tonsils if it is viral tonsillitis??? 7 years ago, when he was 4 years old, we took him to an ENT surgeon, the surgeon was keen to remove his tonsils. Now that he is 11 years old and we went back to see the same ENT surgeon, the surgeon has changed his tune and has now become conservative and reluctant to remove them, he stated to us that "If it is viral tonsillitis then there is no point taking out the tonsils at all" It would seem to me ENT surgeons have changed their tunes regarding the removal of tonsils over the years, I wonder why?????? Does anyone have any suggestionsns on what I should do for my son, I’m wondering if his tonsils are making him sicker somehow. His symptomsover the last 5-6 months have been:
- Sore, red and enlarged tonsils,
- some ear pain and pressure,
- Headaches,
- Occassional fever
- Sore sinuses, only when pressure is applied,
- Red, rashy cheeks
- Lethargy,
- Balance problems, he feels like he is going to fall when he is running,
- He has a raised ESR
He responds well to antibiotics in 24 hours even though blood test results don’t indicate a bacterial infection. Two blood tests over a period of a month eliminated glandular fever.
I look forward to your suggestions.

I met this guy about 2 months and we got on really well and we kissed, about 2 days later I had tonsillitis, I met him last weekend and we kissed again and now I have swollen glands and white bumps on my tonsils but its not as bad as the last time.. I only ever kissed him twice and both times I got throat problems, do you think he has something? Obviously im not going to kiss him again..

I did a search on here for Tonsil Stones and so I know some of you know what I am talking about. They are DISGUSTING and are driving me crazy! I heard that there is a method whereby a Dr. uses a laser to smoot out the divots of the tonsils so that the stones won’t attach themselves. Has anyone had this done ANYWHERE (particularly in L.A.). I am going crazy with these things and can’t seem to find an ENT office that even knows what I am talking about !!!!!

Since December, I’ve had tonsillitis and it all started out with mucus getting caught up in my throat, and my tonsils been swollen since. But now it seems to be getting worse. I’ve been googling symptoms for it I came across some familiar symptoms, sometimes the internet can be wrong. I want to know can any of these occur while tonsillitis is present. High body temperature, I’m always sweating a little bit and my body is constantly feeling warm, sometimes I just feel like this big wind of hot air shoots through my body. Of course sore throat is a main symptom. July 6th I my doctor diagnosed me with pharyngitis. Is pharyngitis a result of swollen tonsils? I have an appointment next week for them to check them out and they will give me something for them until my next appointment. That appointment will be the day of tonsillectomy. Thanks!