When is immediate tonsillectomy suggested in peritonsilar abscess cases?
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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 used to get it all the time...i had to get my tonsils removed because of it. see a doctor and have him look down your childs throat.
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thats true, she will swallow them. it wont be painful or anythiing, when my brother was five he had his tonsils removed...he was fine. she wont notice at all!
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Just past your tonsils.
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As some one who has had an inner ear infection for the last 45 years , let me say , GET TO A DOCTOR < NOW, i got an inner ear infection when i  was 3 years old it was not caught till i was 16 it almost killed me . The infection started eating into the membrane around my brain and i started having seizures and when it was discovered they had to do emergency surgery. Do not make the same mistake take care of it now while you can , i waited to long , there is nothing you can do without antibiotics....
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It might be not just tonsilitis, but infectious mononucleosis (kissing disease), viral infection and bunch of others\n\n\nWhat is Tonsillitis?\n\nTonsillitis (ton-sil-lie-tiss) is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of a pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsilitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing.\n\nSometimes, tonsillitis reoccurs, and may cause difficulty breathing. If this occurs, your doctor may recommend taking them out. This procedure of removing tonsils from the throat is called a tonsillectomy.\n\nWhat are Tonsils?\n\nThe tonsils are fleshy clusters of tissue that lie in bands on both sides of the back of the throat, above and behind the tongue. The tonsils' major function is to catch incoming germs before the germs cause infections in the throat, mouth, or sinuses. Tonsils contain infection-fighting cells and antibodies that stop the spread of the germs further into the body.\n\nIf the tonsils are taken out, the individual will not suffer from more infections than they did when they had their tonsils. There are other tissues in the body that will produce antibodies to fight infection.\n\nWhat are the symptoms?\n\nEach person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. Some of the major symptoms are: a very sore throat, fever, redder-than-normal tonsils, chills, a yellow or white coating on the tonsils, a funny-sounding voice, swollen glands in the neck, and bad breath.\n\nHow is tonsillitis diagnosed?\n\nTonsillitis can be diagnosed by performing a rapid strep test, also called a throat culture. To perform the throat culture, the doctor will use a long cotton swab to swipe off some of the stuff on the surface of the back of your throat. The doctor will then test the "stuff" on the cotton swab. This test will determine whether you have tonsillitis and whether it is caused by a bacteria or a virus.\n\nIs Tonsillitis Contagious?\n\nYes. Tonsillitis usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected.\n\nHow Is Tonsillitis Treated?\nTreatment for tonsillitis depends on whether it was caused by a virus or bacteria. If the tonsillitis was caused by strep bacteria (streptococci), the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. If the tonsillitis was caused by a virus, your body will fight off the infection on its own. However, medication can be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms.\n\nHow long does Tonsillitis Last?\n\nIf tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, with antibiotic treatment, the illness is usually cured within 1 week. However, it may take several weeks for the tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal size.\n\nWhen tonsillitis is caused by viruses, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, people are almost completely recovered within 1 week. \n\n\n\nTonsillitis..What is it?\n\nwww.mamashealth.com/tonsillitis.asp \n\nTonsillitis\n\nhttp://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/teeth/tonsillitis.html \n\n   \n    Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection and typically causes sore throat, fever, swollen glands in the neck\n http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/tonsillitis.html \n\nTonsilitis check\nhttp://www.rdoctor.com\nhttp://www.symptomat.com\n    \nMedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tonsillitis\nTonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. (See also sore throat.)  Complications of untreated strep tonsillitis may be severe\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001043.htm
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ASAP before it rots the rest of your skull away and your face collapses in.\nAren't you in pain ? even if you're not, the damage an untreated abcess can do is monumental. bite bullet and go have it yanked. get a general anethesia (i had to).
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Lots of people get their tonsils removed without harmful immune effects. I'd think you'd be in more danger of problems by allowing something chronically infected sit right at the base of your brain. Yank 'em if they are causing problems.
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Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils, which are oval-shaped masses of lymph gland tissue located on both sides of the back of the throat. The tonsils normally help to prevent infections.\nThey act like filters to trap bacteria and viruses entering the body through the mouth and sinuses. The tonsils also stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies which fight off infections. Anyone can have tonsillitis; however, it is most common in children between the ages of five and 10 years. Tonsillitis is caused by viruses or bacteria that cause the tonsils to swell and become inflamed. A mild or severe sore throat is one of the first symptoms of tonsillitis. Symptoms can also include fever, chills, lethargy, muscle aches, earache, pain or discomfort when swallowing, and swollen glands in the neck. Young children may be fussy and stop eating. When a doctor or nurse looks into the mouth with a otoscope, the tonsils may appear swollen and red. Sometimes they will have white or yellow spots and a thin mucous coating. Symptoms usually last four to six days.
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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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Tonsillolith (syn: tonsil stone, calculi of the tonsil) a ball-like accumulation of food particles, bacteria, leukocytes, dead white cells, and dried mucus in the folds of tonsils. These folds are referred to as crypts. The balls of bacteria and their waste products are colored white or yellow, have a rough texture resembling cottage cheese or cauliflower, and convey an extremely foul odor. Tonsilloliths may contribute to halitosis and sore throats.\n\nPrevention methods include gargling with salt water or a non-alcohol, non-sugar based mouth wash. A cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide applied directly on the tonsil stones will not dislodge them as you may have read; it only makes one's mouth feel weird and causes gagging. The use of a water pick to clear out the crypts of accumulated debris may also help (the lower pressure tongue-cleaner attachment is recommended). A more drastic method, a tonsillectomy, is not usually indicated or recommended, but will lead to permanent relief.\n\nIt is important to remember that although tonsil stones can be uncomfortable, they are rarely ever dangerous and can be seen as more of an inconvenience than anything else.\n\n\nI have these also and use a saltwater rinse.  I also use a antibacterial wash like listerine(hate the taste and the smell but it's better then the bad breath)
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The correct spelling is abscess and it is an infection in the pulp (nerve) of a tooth.  An antibiotic is the only way to treat an abscess and clear up the infection.  Left untreated, the infection of an acscessed tooth could spread to other areas of the body and the person could find themselves in a hospital and at the worst it could even cause death.\n\nAn abscess will present itself on an xray of the tooth.  Sometimes, although not always, the person may have a pustule (puss pocket) on the gum near the infected tooth where the infection is trying to find a way to escape the body.
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oh man, i feel your pain.  i used to have the same problem as you where i could feel it every time i swallowed (like popcorn kernel stuck to the back of my tongue).  then i did some research on it and saw that most people who have them use something to remove it.  i would not recommend using anything sharp b/c it will make your tonsil bleed.  you don't want to risk some weird infections.  \n\ni usually use my finger (make sure your nails are trimmed) and push on it and it comes out.  i also get them on my left tonsil and they grow every few weeks.  its disgusting but i just don't want to have my tonsils removed (i've read that tonsillectomy is horribly painful for adults).
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Hi! You really should call your Primary Care doctor if it feels that bad. I'm sure that the person who took out your tonsils also gave a number to call if something like that happened. I would recommend you call that number as soon as possible or go to the emergency room. The removal of tonsils is a common procedure these days, so you shouldn't be experiencing these complications if they are this uncomfortable for you. Good health and good luck!\n-laura
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Could be any of the above. Consult a physician ASAP
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