one of my tonsils is really swollen and big and it hurts alot too does any one know what wrong with me?
347072
Your sick...go to the doc! He will give you meds and you will get better in a week or so..
1029964
i dont get your question: why would you have surgery/operation when having tonsilitis (infection of the tonsils=sore throat).\nplease specify
721011
You could have an infection in the tissues or cellulitis. If it is red and warm- go to the doctor or clinic or ER now. If it is just swollen, put it on a pillow, above the level of your heart and see if the swelling goes down. If no success, make an appointment to see your doctor.
1139520
its super yucky but rinsing/gargling with warm salt water really eases the throat pain.  mix it up really good, 1 part salt to about 4 parts water, hold your nose, take a sip, gargle and spit.  you may just have a virus that is irritating everything so start with some anti-inflamatory meds like ibuprofen (advil) every 4 hours and gargle and just let it run its course.  still achy in a day or 2?  white dots on tonsils?  possible strep bacteria...go get some antibiotics from the doc :)
619196
As a medical student this is what I can think it may be:\n\n1) Have ur lymph nodes checked out.  There may be fluid in them.\n\n2) Check ur tonsils, maybe tonsilitis.... Do research on the palatine tonsils..(the 2 humps on the side of your mouth near the uvula)\n\n3) Get a baterial culture, like a strep test.  For all you know all you need is some good old penicillin.\n\n4) Do you have a fever?  IF so definitely get a strep test, and get blood work done to check for mono.\n\n5) Try and do salt + water gargles.  Salt is a good anticeptic.  Also mouthwash regualarly, it'll help to kill some bacteria.\n\nHope you feel better.... Again I'm only a medical student and not a doctor.  Sry, if my spelling is horrible... was never good at it.
1026638
Hey! I'm not the only one!  That happened to me on Christmas Day 6 months ago. I had to go to the hospital because I was gagging so much.  \nThe thing that hangs is called your uvula.  It's actually pretty rare for it to swell so large that it touches your tongue but it's usually caused by a bacterial infection. \nTry ibuprofen to reduce swelling first.  If nothing improves, you may want to see a Dr.\nIf you go to the hospital, the Dr. might give you a steroid in the form of a pill or a shot.  At least, that's what my doctor did.  Take the shot if you go; it works faster.  The swelling went down to a comfortable level within 12 hours, but it took 4 days to feel normal again.  The wierd part was that I didn't really have any other cold symptoms other then a sore throat and the uvula swelling.\n\nhttp://www.biocrawler.com/encyclopedia/Uvula
686406
Youv'e got an infection! You need to see a doctor.,in the meantime you can take some ibuprifen and gargle with some warm salt water.I think your tooth is irritated by your throat.
936097
If there is swelling too, could be an infected lymph node. You need to see your doctor.
485670
It could be seasonal allergies if you do have them.  Sometimes, though, a week isn't long enough to kill some infections such as tonsillitis, you need 10-14 days.  I would just watch your throat and take it easy over the long weekend and see how you feel come Tuesday.  If you do get a fever or the spots return, call the ER or an emergency clinic and be seen.  Tonsils can abscess if they aren't treated in a timely manner.
569980
see http://www.tonsilhelp.com/procedures.html. Don't worry, you will be fine. Good Luck and I hope you feel better.
997156
It may just be swelled up,takes a little while for swelling to go down.Are you taking oral anti-biotics(ampicillan,amoxicallin......etc....)??
1032666
It could be an ear infection or a toothache.  I know it sounds odd, but I had similar pain and it was because I needed a filling!
592311
My dear...All I can tell you is that it sounds like you have an infection of some kind and it's best you have a Dr. check you over.Play it safe.
997174
Go see a doctor, you may have tonsilitis or strep throat.
163185
Hey i'm worried about that too! \n\nI'm want to go get checked out this summer while i'm not taking classes!\n\nI had my adnoids and tonsils removed spring 2004..to stop my snoring!\n\nJan. 2005 Others around me said not only am I snoring again but it sounds like i'm gasping for air in my sleep.\n\nI'm not overweight, \nsleep on my side at night,\ntried saline, otc products..\nnothing help..\nMaybe I should have posted a question about this!\n\nI FEEL YOUR PAIN!
730962
It is a ear infection. Don't worry though. Go to the doctors and tell them what you said here. I get them all the time. They suck and can be pain-full but if you see your doctor they can give you pain reviler it will go away and you wont have to worry about it anymore. \nGood luck
66592
you could have built up old food compacted in front of your tonsils, .. or just severe post nasal drip..Have you had a lot of conjestion? also, I have learned the hard way,...drink tons and tons of water..(not soda, or ginger) Water helps!:)