Question 1

what do normal, healthy tonsils look like? are they bright red?

Accepted Answer

Tonsils: Tonsils are normally pink, and they can resemble the surface of the moon (with craters).  If they are bright red, you might have an infection.  Feel better!

Question 2

at the side of my tonsils at the bottom i have a group of 3 small lumps. its the same on both sides. is it normal tonsils tissue? had it for years

Accepted Answer

Tonsil/tongue base: Sounds like the junction where the tonsils end and the base of tongue begins. Particularly that they are identical on both side and they have stayed the same for years. If you are at all concerned, you can ask your medical provider at your next physical to be sure.

Question 3

bulges on tonsils?normal?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil anatomy: Normal tonsils have an irregular look to them and there can be bulges surrounding pits or crypts within the tonsils.  Sometimes we'll see that a normal tonsil will actually have what looks like another lobe.  If you are concerned about what you see, best to have your doctor examine to make sure it isn't something different than a normal tonsil.

Question 4

are holes in tonsils normal?

Accepted Answer

Crypts are normal: It may be normal to have some discharge or tonsillar exudate, that resides in crypts within the tonsils.  These deep ridges are just a characteristic of tonsils.

Question 5

i have a cyst on my tonsil, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: How do you know it is a cyst. If there is a swelling in one of the tonsils, it would be prudent to see your doctor to have it evaluated.

Question 6

what do people normally get a tonsil cyst from?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: "tonsil cyst" isn't a medical term, so it is hard to know exactly what you are talking about.  Tonsil stones or "tonsilliths" are collections of food and infection which are whitish and are common.  They cause bad breath, and sometimes reflect chronic tonsillitis.

Question 7

why do i have bumps on my tonsil flaps? is this normal?

Accepted Answer

It may be normal: Bumps could be tonsil stones, or calcium deposits.
Get it checked if these are persistant.

Question 8

is it possible for the cryptic tonsils to get normal again?

Accepted Answer

May not: Cryptic tonsil often causes chronic sore throat, halitosis, and expelling foul-smelling cheesy lumps.  Tonsillectomy is required for cases not responding to antibiotic treatment.

Question 9

is it normal for tonsils to change shape during teenage-hood?

Accepted Answer

: Tonsils go through a gradual progression during lifetime. They grow faster than the kid doing their work in childhood peaking in relative size at 7-9 when many kids snore as a result. They remain that size while the kid grows, making them relatively smaller by 16. Their pattern of infection and recovery can alter this baseline pattern.

Question 10

i'm on day 6 of getting my tonsils out and there green? is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Green?: DO you mean green pus, green spit, green what?? If green pus, no thats not normal. See/callyour surgeon.

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What do normal, healthy tonsils look like? are they bright red?

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At the side of my tonsils at the bottom i have a group of 3 small lumps. its the same on both sides. is it normal tonsils tissue? had it for years

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Bulges on tonsils?normal?

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Are holes in tonsils normal?

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I have a cyst on my tonsil, is this normal?

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What do people normally get a tonsil cyst from?

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Why do i have bumps on my tonsil flaps? is this normal?

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Is it possible for the cryptic tonsils to get normal again?

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I'm on day 6 of getting my tonsils out and there green? is that normal?

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