A surgical procedure to remove the tonsils is known as tonsillectomy. Removal of tonsils is indicated in people with tonsillitis and chronic sleep apnea. Removing the tonsils can reduce the number of throat infections. Common complications after removal of tonsils include pain and swelling in the throat, tugging sensation in the throat, and fever.
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What to do for recurrent tonsil stones with pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been getting tonsil stones for a few years now. But these last few months it is been getting more and more frequent. My tonsil craters have been getting deeper and harder to clean out with Q tips when I get the stones, and my throat is constantly paining on the whichever side I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like you are having a condition known as keratosis tonsil where there will be afrequent collection of whitish debris in the crypts of tonsils. Usually, this condition is not associated with pain and bleeding but commonly it can cause foul smell from the mouth.... Read Full »