How do you know when your tonsils need taken out?
There may be some swelling, you may get loads of colds. Its best to go to a Dr to get yourself checked out.
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Only the ENT can determine if you would benefit from having a tonsillectomy. Tonsils that are prone to strep are one reason.
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How can you unswell your tonsils?
To ease swollen tonsils, try to get lots of rest, drink plent...
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What is the average cost of removal of tonsils?
For a person without insurance coverage, the average cost of ...
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Can drinking alcohol make your tonsils swell?
There are different things that can be association with tonsi...
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What does it mean when white stuff comes out of your tonsils?
Tonsil Stones are irregularly shaped, whitish/yellow, foul-sm...
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How can I tell if a tonsil is ruptured?
It means that a pus pocket surrounding your tonsils has ruptu...
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Does smoking effect your tonsils?
Cancer of the tonsils occurs predominantly in men. It is stro...
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What does it mean if your tonsils have random large holes in them like swiss cheese?
Cryptic Chronic Tonsillitis - the tonsils have swiss-cheese l...
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How can you unswell your tonsils?
To ease swollen tonsils, try to get lots of rest, drink plent...
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Everyone is born with tonsils, however some people get them r...
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Can drinking alcohol make your tonsils swell?
There are different things that can be association with tonsi...
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Do your tonsils ever disappear as you get to be older?
As you get older, the tonsil tissues shrink up and become ver...
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How can you unswell your tonsils?
To ease swollen tonsils, try to get lots of rest, drink plent...
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What does it mean when white stuff comes out of your tonsils?
Tonsil Stones are irregularly shaped, whitish/yellow, foul-sm...
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What could cause my tonsils to hurt other than strep?
Tonsillitis can cause your tonsils to hurt other than strep. ...
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How do I know if I need my tonsils removed?
Signs of needing your tonsils removed are red, swollen tonsil...
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Why does one of my tonsils hurt?
If you have tonsillitis, your throat usually hurts and it's h...
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What does it mean when white stuff comes out of your tonsils?
Tonsil Stones are irregularly shaped, whitish/yellow, foul-sm...
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How do I know if something is wrong with my tonsils?
You may have tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is usually caused by th...
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How long do you stay in the hospital after your tonsils are removed?
A patient who has a tonsilectom will be able to go home the s...
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When your tonsils hurt what is the best thing to do?
You might be fighting off an infection. Drink a lot of water,...
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What is the medical term for tonsils?
The medical term for tonsils is also tonsils. There are sever...
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Can you get strep throat without tonsils?
You can get strep throat without tonsils. It is caused by a b...
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Why is there white spots on my tonsils?
White white spots on tonsils are technically called tonsillol...
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Why do people get their tonsils removed? Or their apendex?
People get their tonsils removed due to having multiple infec...
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How do I know if I need my tonsils removed?
Signs of needing your tonsils removed are red, swollen tonsil...
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What are the side affects of getting your tonsils removed?
A side effect could be from the antibiotics you have to take ...
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If I have tonsillitis should I have my tonsils removed?
If you have recurring tonsillitis, your doctor may decide it ...
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How long does your throat hurt after having tonsils removed?
That depends on your age. If you are a teen, then about 7-10 ...
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If your tonsils are out can you still get strep throat?
You can have strep throat even if you've had your tonsils out...
About Tonsils
The tonsils are two masses of tissue that lie at the back of the throat. During the fifties tonsils were routinely removed during childhood. Tonsillectomies are now more rare.
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