Question 1

sinus infection i had a few weeks ago gave me tonsil stones. i'm over it now but my tonsils still have little bumps/lumps. what are they?

Accepted Answer

Tonsils: The tonsils normally have cavities and once the infection disappeared they will still be present but not cause you any other problems

Question 2

frequent sinus infections and nearly constant tonsil stones. does that mean anything?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Frequent sinus infections and constant tonsil stones are not related. One does not lead to the other. See an ENT for examination and discussion of treatment options.

Question 3

i need to know if eating dairy when you have a tonsillitis infection will cause tonsil stones - hard bumps in tonsil crypts that cause bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil stones: Tonsil stones can cause bad breath.  But they are not typically caused by dairy products.    The white spots may be from a strep infection.  If you have not seen a doctor yet, you should.  Rinsing with war salt water will help  a sore throat and reduce tonsil stones

Question 4

can a sinus infection cause mouth and teeth pains?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Due to the proximity of your sinus to your top back teeth, you may experience some tooth pain with a sinus infection. If your pain does not resolve with your infection you should see a dentist to be sure. Best of luck

Question 5

can a sinus infection cause bump on roof of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Bump on gums: Yes, but it may be a tooth infection, see a dentist for an x-ray asap.

Question 6

roof of mouth feels a little tight. i got sinus infection.  would that cause it?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: Yes your sinus infection can cause tightness of the roof of your mouth.

Question 7

can a sinus infection or a common cold cause any dry mouth? or even cause your body to produce more saliva than normal in the case of nasal drainage?

Accepted Answer

: Rhinosinusitis or common cold can cause dry mouth because you tend to do mouth breathing during sleep with those condition.
Nasal or post nasal drainage has nothing to do with saliva production by my opinion.

Question 8

what can be done about a sinus infection this infection of the sinus has spreed and cause's lack of sleep due to the fact of not being able to breath out of the nose and only threw the mouth.and the head aches weakness to light

Accepted Answer

Sinus : Sinus infections can be very difficult to treat. They often require two or more weeks of antibiotics. Therefore if you have not been evaluated by a doctor and given treatment, then a visit is definitely in order. In the meantime for the nasal congestion over the counter 12 hour sudafed works wonders. In addition a netty pot can be used to rinse the sinuses (sold in most pharmacies/drug stores). Also afrin nose spray can be used short term. For the headaches, tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil or Excedrin can be used.
Best of luck.

Question 9

i had a tonsillotomy 6 weeks ago for tonsil stones. i caught flu 2 weeks later, which caused an ear infection with severe pain and deafness. 3 weeks later i can't hear in 1 ear and now have tonsillitis - tonsils have grown back. no abs prescribed.

Accepted Answer

Ear/tonsil problem: Sounds like you may have developed eustachian tube dysfunction from the flu with fluid in the middle ear, but cannot be sure. You could have developed a secondary bacterial middle ear infection that antibiotics could help. In general, no antibiotics need for the flu virus. You should have had your tonsils removed completely, so that you would not continue to have problems.

Question 10

one tonsil about 30%bigger than the other chronically w/ crypts- i now have a sinus infection and its huge- could i have lymphoma/tonsil ca? nonsmoker

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Probably not, based on the limited information you provided; however, significant tonsillar asymmetry is sometimes an indication to rule out lymphoma.  A consultation with your doctor or an ENT physician is recommended.  They may advise to perform a tonsillectomy.

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Sinus infection i had a few weeks ago gave me tonsil stones. i'm over it now but my tonsils still have little bumps/lumps. what are they?

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Frequent sinus infections and nearly constant tonsil stones. does that mean anything?

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I need to know if eating dairy when you have a tonsillitis infection will cause tonsil stones - hard bumps in tonsil crypts that cause bad breath?

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Can a sinus infection cause mouth and teeth pains?

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Can a sinus infection cause bump on roof of mouth?

A member asked:

Roof of mouth feels a little tight. i got sinus infection. would that cause it?

A member asked:

Can a sinus infection or a common cold cause any dry mouth? or even cause your body to produce more saliva than normal in the case of nasal drainage?

A member asked:

What can be done about a sinus infection this infection of the sinus has spreed and cause's lack of sleep due to the fact of not being able to breath out of the nose and only threw the mouth.and the head aches weakness to light

A member asked:

I had a tonsillotomy 6 weeks ago for tonsil stones. i caught flu 2 weeks later, which caused an ear infection with severe pain and deafness. 3 weeks later i can't hear in 1 ear and now have tonsillitis - tonsils have grown back. no abs prescribed.

A member asked:

One tonsil about 30%bigger than the other chronically w/ crypts- i now have a sinus infection and its huge- could i have lymphoma/tonsil ca? nonsmoker

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