Question 1

are indentations in your tonsiles normal?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Palatine tonsils tend to be irregular with ridges or crypts.

Question 2

white specks on tonsil?

Accepted Answer

Variable : Any fever nodes signs of infection?
Candida - fungus?
Other

Question 3

what causes one tonsil to swell?

Accepted Answer

Pharyngitis: It sounds as if you may be suffering from acute pharyngitis (infection of the back of the throat).  The majority of the infections are caused by viruses but they can also be caused by bacteria, such as streptococcus.

Question 4

i have a tonsil what will i do .

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis?: Everyone has tonsils. Do you mean you have infected tonsils? Tonsillitis?
For best results with tonsillitis, see ENT doc.

Question 5

how common is tonsil re growth?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil Regrowth: This is not seen very often and actually would indicate that the tonsil was not completely removed to start with. Most likely the residual tonsillar tissue has enlarged. It would be beneficial to have an ENT doctor take a look to confirm this is all that it is however.

Question 6

having pain on right side tonsil?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial. Viral infections just get symptomatic treatment such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for pain. Sometimes sore throat lozenges can help. Bacterial infections need antibiotics, so a doctor should evaluate. Strep throat is a common throat infection and is easily treated. One should always tell the doctor if a throat STD could be happening (due to oral sex).

Question 7

when can you request tonsil removal?

Accepted Answer

When indicated: Less and less tonsillectomies are done now a days  , due to better antibiotics , improved oral hygiene , etc.  See your doctor will refer you to a ENT specialist , if indicated  will remove , not based on your desire to get them removed.

Question 8

what can cause a growth on my tonsil?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillar growth: Greetings. Changes to the tonsils can come from lymph tissue changes/asymmetries, viral lesions, cancerous lesions. Or actually a shrinking or atrophy of 1 tonsil causing the opposite to look differently. See your ENT doctor for evaluation.

Question 9

is adult tonsil removal a safe procedure ?

Accepted Answer

Adult tonsillectomy: Generally. Always have risk of excessive bleeding, anesthesia mishaps, post-op and delayed bleeding (7-10 days after). Risk should be minimal in properly selected patients. Performed for recurring infecting, peritonsillar abscesses, sleep apnea, cancer diagnosis.

Question 10

my tonsil  have been removed  went i was 8?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It could be a viral infection, including Covid-19. It is not feasible provide a more useful opinion without examining you and may be some tests. If your symptoms persist or get worse, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Padilla on tonsil

A member asked:

Are indentations in your tonsiles normal?

A member asked:

White specks on tonsil?

A member asked:

What causes one tonsil to swell?

A member asked:

I have a tonsil what will i do .

A member asked:

How common is tonsil re growth?

A member asked:

Having pain on right side tonsil?

A member asked:

When can you request tonsil removal?

A member asked:

What can cause a growth on my tonsil?

A member asked:

Is adult tonsil removal a safe procedure ?

A member asked:

My tonsil have been removed went i was 8?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?