PS: I'm 30, so doctor says Im too old for the surgery. There might be complications/ severe pain after surgery. Is it natural to suffer from severe throat infections (itching, pain, ear-ache) due to a tonsils problem? I am also not able to work in an air-conditioned office due to my tonsils problem. My ears start aching and I have trouble breathing. Will these problems go away after surgery? My doctor seems to think so but I have doubts. Anybody been through such a problem? Please help!! Thanks
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Yes, you will probably feel better after surgery heals.\n\nTry to have someone stay with you your first 24 hours after you wake up from surgery, and your first 24 hours home.\n\nYour favorite pillow from home helps. Warm sox. Personal stereo. A small fan for your 'hot flashes'. Most hospitals will let you keep a small ice chest in your room with favorite drinks from home. And of course, pad, pencil, and picture boards to communicate.\n\nIf you have to take massive laxatives to prepare for surgery, get a potty from Salvation Army or rent one. Make a big thermos of cold water, keeps hand cleaner, Kleenex, etc handy, and camp out in front of the TV for 3-4 hours. If the rest of your family doesn't like it, too bad, let them go out and for a movie and pizza. They would not like it any better if you were in the bathroom with the door locked for 4 hours.\n\nMake sure things like glasses and dentures have your name on them. Clothes too. Leave valuables at home, including wedding ring. \n\nYou will be itchy for a few days, all over, from anesthetics and pain meds. A brush with medium stiff bristles, like a bath brush feels great.\n\nA discreet spray of Ozium can make a shared hospital room nicer, but don't use it if your room mate is there for breathing problems, pneumonia, etc.\n\nDid I forget anything?
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Hi!  I'm an Audiologist and work in an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctors' office.  There are different kinds of ear infections. Swimmers ear is in the external ear canal and is typically treated with ear drops and keeping the ear dry.  \n\n     A middle ear infection is a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum and often accompanies a head cold, or in young children can occur during teething, or in infancy can even happen if the baby is bottle fed while laying flat.  To relieve the discomfort, OTC pain relievers are usually recommended, and it often helps to apply heat, such as a hot water bottle, against the ear.  If accompanied by fever, antibiotics are often prescribed and it is VERY important to administer them properly for the full dosage to ensure that ALL the bacteria have been killed.  Otherwise, the bacteria can regrow and may become resistant to the milder antibiotics.  \n\n     If the infections keep coming back, or if the fluid doesn't drain even after the antibiotics have killed the bacteria, surgical options may be considered.  This is especially true in the case of young children, if the decrease in hearing is not resolving because it can effect the child's speech development.  The surgeon makes an incision in the eardrum, draws out the fluid, cleans the middle ear space, and usually places a tube through the incision.  The tube simply maintains an opening through the ear drum to maintain equal air pressure in the middle ear.  Most tubes are designed to fall out of the eardrum as the healing process occurs -- usually about six months after surgery.   The surgery is very common and is done as a same-day procedure in most cases, only because the space is so small that the patient must be very still.  With adults, many specialists will perform the surgery in their office using only a local anestetic.   If the child snores a lot or has other trouble breathing or frequent sore throats then inflammed or enlarged adenoids or tonsils may be blocking the Eustacian tube and preventing the fluid from draining.\n\n     My son had chronic ear infections as an infant, even though he was breastfed and I was diligent about administering his medications properly.  His father had ear infections his whole life, so I guess he just inherited the tendancy for ear infections from his dad.  His first set of tubes was around his first birthday.  The hardest part was not feeding him before and after -- he was so mad and he didn't understand.  Another set of tubes and an adenoisectomy were done when he was five.  Then he started getting frequent throat ifections so we had to remove the tonsils a couple years later.  He's now 14 and only gets earaches occasionally.\n\n     An inner ear infection often causes dizziness and sometimes ringing in the ear and/or sudden hearing loss.  If there is a sudden onset of such symptoms it is important to see a specialist ASAP, because the sooner one starts treatment, the better the cance of recovery.
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my son has all the same things done when he was 3. we got home and he coughed, and wouldn't you know it, blood all over the place! we ended up back in the hospital for a week! it can really happen, don't give her anything that is like children's Advil or Motrin, there is a component in those that can contribute to bleeding. see if the Dr will let her stay overnight even though they say it is a day surgery procedure that lasts about 2-3 hrs. just say you would rather be safe than sorry. i also think that age has a big part of it also. she is old enough to tell you if something feels wrong, but when they are younger they can't so they force themselves to cough to relieve the itch that comes along with healing. good luck
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have u ever been checked for allergies. allergies can sometimes cause sore throats. is is a strep? i think the rule of thumb is if u have 4 streps in one year they take it out. anyway if it is allergies it won't do any good to remove the tonsils because your throat would still hurt. \n\ni suffer from allergies and my main symptom is a sore throat. i have not had tonsils for  over 10 years now and i still get the sore throat.
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I was a surgical nurse for a long time and I know that they usually don't take out tonsils if there is still an infection present.  I believe I have only seen one time where they actually did take out tonsils with the infection.  Usually they just drain the peritonsillar abscess and then if necessary come back and remove the tonsils.
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I had the same problem, I couldn't breathe through my nose because, my nose and mouth were constantly full of mucus and I was constantly spitting out this gunk. Sometimes, I would be choking and gagging in my sleep. A relative sent me a print-out of the side effects of the medication I was taking. It included breathing problems, mucus buildup, nodules (which I now have exactly where my sinuses are) and a lot of other dangerous side effects. I went off the med. and while I still have some mucus production it is no where near what it used to be. My doctor tried to get me to go back on the same med. even after I told him about the mucus problems it caused. He said it didn't do that. When I insisted that it did, he looked it up on his computer and then said "if that happens again, you can always go off it". Needless to say, I refused to take it. Also, on one exam, the nurse told me I had polyps in my nose. She told me to see an ENT and have them removed (surgically). I am glad I didn't. I just saw an M.D. on tv who said that when polyps in your nose are removed , they usually will come back. He said a safe non-surgical way to get rid of them is to use Nasonex twice a day and it is safe to do that. I think I'll take his advice and try it. I don't know why some doctors first advice is surgery especially if there is a non-surgical way to remedy a problem. I hope you find a solution to your problems.
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You might want to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist.  I thought I had allergies, but it was a deviated septum.  Do you have a hard time breathing when you get sick?  Could be a deviated septum.
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Been there, had it. You do have to wear a support for a few days and ice the area to reduce swelling. That said, overall it's not bad. Right after the surgery I wasn't in the best of shape, but by the next morning I was walking around no problem, and within a few days I was pretty much back to my routine. Very low risk of infection as it's done on an out-patient basis. \n\nSounds like your doc is being cautious, which is not a bad thing. But I had a pretty positive experience overall, and the 'benefits' (no worries) are well worth it!
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see http://www.tonsilhelp.com/procedures.html. Don't worry, you will be fine. Good Luck and I hope you feel better.
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Sounds like you might have had an unsuccessful tonsillectomy. Some times the whole tonsil is not removed and will cause this type problem.  Throat Dr. will answer it.
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My daughter was 21 when she had her tonsils removed.  This was done in the short-stay unit of the hospital, and we were there pretty much all day.  If there are no complications, you would probably go home the same day (as my daughter did).  However, she did have to stay home from work for two weeks to prevent her from being exposed to "germs" and to make sure she got enough rest.  She did have one episode of bleeding after the surgery and had to make a trip to the E.R., but they were able to take care of her and she was just fine.  Hope this helps.
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I had my tonsils removed when I was 18. I was constantly getting strep and my tonsils were too big. Recovery was longer, I lost about 15 lbs in 2 weeks. But it was worth it because I have only had stre 1 time since I had the taken out and I am 33 now. Be prepared though for the healing.The younger eople are the faster they bounce back.
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you probably have seasonal allergies, you may need to consult an er nose and throat doctor. for now gargle with real salty water 4 times a day to kill bacteria on your tonsils. take an anti histamine if you not allergic like loratidine (claritin/allegra) and see the ENT about getting some nasal steroid like nasonex or flonase, they work wonders for people in your condition.  If this doesn't help the ENT may say the tonsils have gotta go because food particles and junk get stuck behind there and cause bad breath and nasty infections with chronic sore throat.  I had mine remove, no problems.
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Hi! I am really worried. I have the same thing. I have had it for a week now. It came out of nowhere and started with a throat infection. Then I got a red really itchy rash on my neck. I got some medication from my doctor and some cream to put on it. They do not seem to know exactly what it is though and now it is getting better where I put the cream but instead it's spreading beond where I add the cream, and has moved towards the back of my neck and down on my chest and to my ears. My brothers girlfriend got the same around the same time as me but hers disappeared after a couple of days. I also saw a lady in my elevator with a similar rash. Like I said it's got me really worried.. Has anyone else experienced this? Have you found out what it is yet?
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I have it removed now I am perfectly fine. \nI think you can discuss it with you doctor\nand see what he will give the suggestion.\n\nSometime if its not that you take antibiotics more than a month\nand nothing better, they might not suggest for the operation.\n\nAnyway ask your doctor.\n\nWish you to get better.
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Rip them suckers out.  No adult is authorized tonsils anyway.  I'm reporting you to the tonsil police.\n\nAnd sorry, I have no advice, my tonsils just disappeared by themselves.
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Sometimes when your tonsils have been removed you can still get a throat infection where the tonsils once were. I have also heard of tonsils growing back!!! Although I dont know if this is true.