Question 1

i have one tonsil that has stayed enlarged for almost a year now. it was not always asymmetrical with the other, and is significantly larger. no pain.

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Common &amp; Concerning: Having a swollen tonsil is common. However, it's also concerning, especially since it hasn't returned to its original size. It could be infected, or growing a cyst or tumor. You should get that checked by an ENT or oral surgeon before it becomes something serious. Even if it doesn't hurt, it could be a real problem. Any oral condition which lasts more than 2 weeks could be dangerous. Get checked.

Question 2

enlarged tonsil no pain what could this be ?

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Enlarged tonsils: Some people normally just have enlarged tonsils, which are harmless. Tonsils can be enlarged from infection, viral or bacterial - usually this is painful, but not always.

Question 3

symptons of enlarged tonsils?

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Pain, can't swallow: Usually there's pain and difficulty swallowing. But you can get these symptoms from other elements in your mouth and throat.

Question 4

what could have caused my left tonsil to be enlarged?

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Infection? Tumor?: The cause for a single tonsil to enlarge can be related to the positioning of the bed where the tonsil sits producing an illusion of a large single tonsil or it can be related to tumors such as in conditions of lymphoma or even tonsil cancer. Most cases, it is not worrisome, but should be sorted out by your ent.

Question 5

i have an enlarged tonsil only on left side, what to do?

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Have it checked: If your tonsils have always been like that, it  is less likely to be anything serious.  However, having asymmetric tonsils in an adult is a reason to do a tonsillectomy.  This is to make sure that the enlargement isn't caused by cancer. Please see your doctor to be evaulated.

Question 6

it is necessary to get a child's tonsils out if they are enlarged?

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No: Tonsils & the other lymph glands then to grow a bit faster than kids until 7-8yr; then stabilize while the kids continue to grow larger. It is common for the tonsils to appear large in middle childhood & kids to snore in sleep, only to seem smaller by the teens when most snoring stops.Chronic tonsil infections, tonsil abscesses & sleep apnea are the primary reasons removal are considered.

Question 7

one enlarged tonsil, could it be a cancer?

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Not likely.: Usually, if a tonsil is enlarged, it is associated with infection.  Acute pharyngitis has many causes, gp. A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, n. Gonorrhoe, and c. Diphtheriae being notable.  Patients have tonsillar asymmetry, and a "hot potato voice".  Oral cancer patients have non-healing ulcers that can be painful.  Cervical and/or supraclavicular lymph nodes can be rock hard and enlarged.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of enlarged tonsils?

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Sxs enlarged tonsils: Enlarged tonsils may not cause symptoms. Tonsil enlargement may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing, snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. Sore throat is also a possible symptom.

Question 9

what are some causes of enlarged tonsils in adults?

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Enlarged tonsils: Hello, enlarged tonsils in an adult may be normally enlarged or possibly due to a condition called lymphoma. It is important to see your doctor especially if your tonsils are asymmetric. That is if one is larger than the other.

Question 10

can enlarged tonsils be cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Most of the time enlarged tonsils are due to infection, mostly in children, in adults rarely malignancy can occur, bilateral in lymphomas, unilateral enlargement in cancer, and  needs professional evaluation.

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I have one tonsil that has stayed enlarged for almost a year now. it was not always asymmetrical with the other, and is significantly larger. no pain.

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I have an enlarged tonsil only on left side, what to do?

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One enlarged tonsil, could it be a cancer?

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