Question 1

hi,
my tonsils is giving me some trouble the past month, i am 35, drinking decoflam to make it go away. im scared to remove it because of my age.

Accepted Answer

? Dicloflam: An NSAID, might not be helpful in your case, you may need prescription medications as antibiitics after evaluation by your doctor or ENT specialist, if properly treated , tonsils are rarely removed these days, good luck

Question 2

i keep getting really sore, painful mouth ulcers that take ages to go away?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: There are all kinds of mouth ulcers.  Next time you have one see your Dentist, an Oral Surgeon, or an ENT.  Ulcers have to be visualized to be able to select the best treatment.

Question 3

does a tonsil cyst go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: They may spontaneously drain, but if they persist and are symptomatic, best to see your otolaryngologist.

Question 4

i was diagnosed with mono 3 days ago. is it normal for it form into a white/green/black sheet that covers my whole tonsil? if so when will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Mono: Yes your tonsillar tissue can become necrotic and give you a greenish black exsudate.

Question 5

what do you suggest if i have a tonsil stone does it go away naturally?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Tonsil stones are fairly common. Eventually most stones are cleared from the tonsil. Some people prefer to squeeze their tonsils or pick the stones out. In rare cases we actually remove the tonsils for we current stones that lead to problems including bad breath and sore throat's.

Question 6

is removing tonsils at age 19 dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not: In the hands of a competent, board certified ENT surgeon, the risk is not any greater than it is in children.  Severe pain and a 1% chance of post-operative bleeding must be accepted.

Question 7

at what age should a teen's tonsils shrink away?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: Tonsils do not necessarily "automatically" go away as children get older. The adenoids which are similar to the tonsils usually do regress during the teenage years. If the tonsils are large and obstructing and causing significant symptoms waiting until they "go down" is not reasonable.

Question 8

i am getting my tonsils removed at the age of 25?

Accepted Answer

For good reason: Adults get tonsils removed mainly for 1)  treatment of sleep apnea, 2) clear obstructive swallowing, 3)recurrent infections, 4) tumor removal, 5) bad breath, or 6) history of recurrent peritonsillar abscesses just to name a few.  All the best!

Question 9

whats the best age to remove tonsils in children?

Accepted Answer

When necessary: There is no automatic age for tonsil removal & it is best not to remove them if it can be avoided. Toddlers or children with sleep apnea, or  children with chronic recurrent tonsillitis at any age may benefit from removal. Kids with one episode of a tonsilar abscess also benefit from excision. Symptom progression and exam findings individualize timing for each case.

Question 10

is there an age limit for removing tonsils?

Accepted Answer

No: I've removed tonsils from a 1 year old and an 85 year old. Age is not a contraindication to tonsil surgery.

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Hi, my tonsils is giving me some trouble the past month, i am 35, drinking decoflam to make it go away. im scared to remove it because of my age.

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I keep getting really sore, painful mouth ulcers that take ages to go away?

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Does a tonsil cyst go away on its own?

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I was diagnosed with mono 3 days ago. is it normal for it form into a white/green/black sheet that covers my whole tonsil? if so when will it go away?

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What do you suggest if i have a tonsil stone does it go away naturally?

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Is removing tonsils at age 19 dangerous?

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At what age should a teen's tonsils shrink away?

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I am getting my tonsils removed at the age of 25?

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