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Causes of sharp pain in my tonsils
A 34-year-old male asked:

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
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
102 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:

Dr. Edward Laneanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 45 years experience
Yes, remove tonsils: sorry you're having so much trouble with tonsil stones but tonsillectomy is the best way to eradicate the problem.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. William Culvineranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
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
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
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
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
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.
196 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Uel Alexisanswered
13 years experience
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.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
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
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
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.
1.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:

Dr. Bernstein Joelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 61 years experience
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
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 10 years experience
Jaw pain : It sounds like an inflamed lymph node. I am uncertain without an examination. This is common from viral or bacterial infections. There are several oth... Read More
10 viewsAnswered Jan 20, 2021
A 39-year-old female asked:

Dr. Harold Kimanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 29 years experience
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
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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