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What can be the cause for unilateral tonsil enlargement?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male with no significant medical history aside from essential tremors treated with Inderal 120 mg, and anxiety treated with Venlafaxine 75 mg. Three months before, I consulted an ENT doctor because of an unilateral (right) tonsil enlargement. I am attaching a photo o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The two tonsils are unevenly enlarged. Whereas it is usually not any abnormal growth, we can say conclusively only after biopsy. I suggest you discuss with the doctor about the option of tonsillectomy and histopathological examination of the sample. Meanwhile you sho... Read Full »
My tonsil stones are recurring even after using Augmentin. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recurring tonsil stones and was on Augmentin for two weeks. But it did not help. I feel like a tonsillectomy is overdue smelly when I swab with a cotton pick. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Recurrent tonsil stones not relieved by antibiotics is an indication for tonsillectomy. It is a safe surgery with definite benefits. The surgeon may use the coablation technique, which causes the least post-operative pain and minimal bleeding. For now, complete the cou... Read Full »
Can you explain what the hole present in the back wall of my son's mouth is?
Query: Hello doctor, My 8 year old son has a small hole in the back wall of his mouth. He has seen a number of GPs and consultants. None of them know what it is or can explain it. They are not going to continue to review it as they say it is not a problem. I would like to know how what it is and if anythin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, the hole seems to release tonsil stones. In that case, it must be a tonsillar crypt. The hole is in the anterior pillar. Usually, tonsillar crypts open into the oropharynx area behind the pillar and not through the pillar. And, I can see enlarged... Read Full »
I will undergo adenoids and tonsils removal. Complications?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting my adenoids and tonsils removed next week. How long will it take to recover? Will it help issues with a stuffy nose and post-nasal drip? Please tell me how bad the pain will be, how long it will last, and if it will help or even cause new problems. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This is a safe operation when done with good hands. You may ask your operating surgeon to do cryoablation as it gives better results, fewer complications, and faster recovery. 1. Pain will be there for two days, whic... Read Full »
I feel like something is stuck in my throat. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was suffering from an infection in my tonsil for the past four days. I went to an ENT specialist four days ago. He told me there is an infection and advised me antibiotic. Now my pain in the tonsil has gone, but I am still feeling something stuck in my left side of the throat where t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Probably the infection got resolved, but the enlargement and hypertrophy of tonsils remain. You need to take a picture of the open throat showing both tonsils and send to us. If the enlargement is very big and causes significant symptoms recurrently, we can remove the ... Read Full »
My left tonsil is enlarged and I have two lumps near my left tonsil. Does it indicate cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,My left tonsil is enlarged and I have two lumps near my left tonsil. The lumps were grown about 10 years ago and have kind of changed in shape and quality. They are kind of soft and change shape when I touch them. From time to time I feel a moderate pain in my throat and it goes away on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can see the white proliferative growths over the left tonsils. They do not look normal. Whereas they may be innocuous we can be absolutely sure only after a pathological microscopic examination. For the same, we must do a biopsy of the lesion. Otherwise, it is ad... Read Full »
When to worry about enlarged tonsils?
Query: Hi doctor,Based on the attached picture, should I be concerned about my tonsil? Should I get it evaluated for cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the picture you sent(attachment removed to protect patient identity), the right looks quite big compared to the left. The left does not even appear to be there. Now whether you need to get it evaluated for cancer will depend on certain factors. 1. Your age - as I see,... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have one larger tonsil and there are no symptoms. It does not bother me unless I look at it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One-sided enlarged tonsil is not a good thing to have. Usually, when both sides are enlarged, it would mean an infection or chronic infections over tonsils and pharynx. Unilateral enlargement needs to be investigated to rule out a tumor or abnormal growth. If you were ... Read Full »
Is it normal for one tonsil to be bigger than the other?
Query: Hello doctor, My 12 year old has one tonsil larger than the other, but no other symptoms. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unilateral enlargement of tonsil is an indication for removal surgically and histopathological examination of the removed specimen. However, before I would categorically suggest that, I would like to see a picture of the tonsils. If the child can open the mouth widely ... Read Full »
How to clean tonsils with Waterpik?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having an issue with one of my tonsils (or around one of my tonsils). I have dealt with tonsil stones for years, and have typically used my finger or Waterpik to remove them. Last Saturday, I discovered some tonsil stones and used my finger to remove them. Upon not getting everything... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and read every detail you wrote. I must commend you for the detailed and chronological description of your problem. Like you predicted, it does not appear like stones. It is infected tons... Read Full »