I know the purpose of my tonisls but I truely think my own need to be removed because I have had sore throats?
820320
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.
393866
No, you need to come clean mine!\n\nQuit being so self centered!
535828
They just wanna make you suffer.  I bet you really had a sore a**!!!!!!!!!!
176035
Schduele a appointment with the doctor they'll check it out..The signs are usually scratchy sore throat..and the effects can happen anytime.. i had it once.. but i got it from the schools water foutain..it was not fun i had to stay home from school...but the staying home part was fun =)
931438
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
537325
I feel you very much on that one.but i think your the one who is on the fault you have got them so use to you picking up after them now they dont care you should have made a routine from the begining.sit and seriously tell them its not right and they need to help you out.i am sure they love you and they will understand,
66891
Could be as simple as a virus. Does it feel sore?\nIt could also be tonsilitis. These (tonsils) can be a common problem and it is not uncommon for them to be removed. \nYou should see a physician. He or she will take a culture to see if it is a bacterial infection (Strep throat).\nIt is best to get problems that don't go away checked out. In most cases it is something simple and harmless. But if it is serious you won't know unless you see a doctor.
761794
You are making yourself sick.  Stop letting other people get to you.  I had to develop an "I don't give a f***" attitude and I felt the weight of the world lifted off my shoulders.  Stop explaining yourself to people too.
578499
I think you should ask your doctor or the person performing the service
1035837
I really dont want to worry u but I think its important to get it checked out I would do that a.s.a.p.
769567
Im really sry i dont know how to help but u sound sick so u hope u get some help!
428922
I wanted to get rid of mine too. I have come to accept them now.  You're probably the only one who notices them, so don't worry too much about it.
585250
WARM SALT WATER!!!  I got so sick of hearing my my tell me that when I was a kid, now  when I have a sore throat I do it three or four times a day. This really works.
391945
I was constantly in the doctor's for my tonsils. I had strep throat at least 4 or 5 times a year. After years of this I finally ended up in the hospital for a few days after developing sacs of puss called abscesses. It was NASTY. A month later I got them removed. I haven't had any problems since. I would definitely go to your doctor and at least have him/her look at them. It might be nothing, but you don't want it to become something real serious either. Good luck.
804366
Your tonsils are the two round things that you can see, where your mouth meets your throat.  For your reference, the piece that hangs between them is called a uvula.  Often, an infection of the tonsils can be detected visibly, if you use a flashlight to look at your throat thru your mouth...The tonsils will be red, inflamed, and often will be covered with pockets of pus (sorry for the unfortunate visual!).\n\nGenerally, before anyone recommends removing these, you would have "chronic" tonsil infections.  It is entirely normal to have a sore throat, or infected tonsils, on an occasional basis.  Having them removed is a fairly extreme step, done only when the antibiotics don't take care of the problem.  Two occurrences is generally not enough to make the doctor want to operate.
339942
You said I had atheletes foot?!! I have a sore throat! as in the area in your mouth!
640001
Many years ago I worked for a dentist as an assistant.  For some people, this is just part of normal anatomy.  There is a small surgical procedure to reduce the size.  But, if it doesn't bother you (such as brushing against your tongue and causing a gagging sensation) then there is no need.