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causes of sharp pain in my tonsils
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
48 years experience Pathology
Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Unilateral lesions are more ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. William Culviner answered
29 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Post tonsillectomy: I would agree that most of what you describe is fairly typical after tonsillectomy. The scabs initially form and protect the area, then as they start ... Read More
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
60 years experience Internal Medicine
Tonsillar scab: This may be a tonsillar stone. If symptoms persist an otolaryngologist would be best qualified to evaluate and advise you. In the meantime gargling wi ... Read More
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Edward Lane answered
43 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Yes, remove tonsils: sorry you're having so much trouble with tonsil stones but tonsillectomy is the best way to eradicate the problem.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
39 years experience Dentistry
Needs an exam: Very possible you have a wisdom tooth that is trying to erupt. To know for sure, please visit a local dentist for a consultation.
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Uel Alexis answered
11 years experience Pain Management
TMJ: It is likely tmj. Try Ibuprofen or see an oral facial maxial surgeon. But please see a doctor if this is really affecting you.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Sandler answered
53 years experience Dentistry
Please....: You should be seen by a dentist with tmd\tmj experience and training for a one on one evaluation and treatment, rather than relying on answers by dent ... Read More
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
52 years experience Orthodontics
Not enough info: What you have are symptoms that are telling you something's wrong. Please see your GP or an ENT for differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bernstein Joel answered
59 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Not necessarily: It takes about 10 days to completely recover from a tonsillectomy. Sometimes the pain can last for 14 days. Obviously, if you feel that the pain is n ... Read More
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Harold Kim answered
27 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Fish bone?: It can be inflammation due to infection, local trauma or local irritation such as a foreign body. The fact it is one side argues against a viral or ba ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Robert Douglas answered
50 years experience Orthodontics
Perhaps : You need to see your ENT Physician to be diagnosed and treated.
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