Question 1

my uvula is sticking to my tonsil and i can feel it in the back of my throat i also have several craters and tonsil stones keep coming...what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: The symptoms you described warrant examination by an ENT doctor.
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Question 2

as i stick my tongue out, i can see like a white box right below my uvula. can that be a huge tonsil stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes : If you have difficulty swallowing or significant pain seek immediate medical attention .most likely huge tonsillitis and see if physician in person or do a video tell Madison Healthtap visit to get specific advice

Question 3

i have randomly looked into my boyfriends mouth and seen that his tonsils are enlarged and stick out a lot compared to mine. he said they are not painful. should he get them checked out?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Unless you actually look at thousands of sets of tonsils over many years you get no real sense of what is normal. If they don't bother him I would not make an appointment to have them checked. He might bring the issue  when he goes in for other issues.

Question 4

what do healthy tonsils look like i feel like one may still be inflamed after my infection as i see it stick out in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Barely Visible : David if the infection has resolved after antibiotics they should be barely visible. The tonsils are lymphatic issue and they help the body fight off infection. You need an exam, throat culture and blood work. Also a MONOSPOT test and evaluation for mono. If the tonsil remains enlarged and full , you may have tonsilar crypt trapping or chronic tonsillitis both of these would benefit from an ENT .

Question 5

i have had small tonsil stones in only one tonsil, this tons bigger than the other which also sticks out towards the front of my mouth more is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A small amount of asymmetry in paired organs is quite common and is normal.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 6

why does my uvula look like its stuck to my tonsil?

Accepted Answer

Uvula: If your saliva is thick (from dehydration) your uvula can stick to one side or another.  Alternatively, your uvula may just bend more to one side.

Question 7

what does it mean when your right tonsil is attached to your uvula?

Accepted Answer

Congenital/scarring: This may be congenital (born that way), or it can be a result of scarring in the area. Best to check with your otolaryngologist for an exam.

Question 8

my daughter uvula is stuck to one side of her tonsil.  why? what can we do about it?

Accepted Answer

Uvula: The question is - was she born with this? Also how does it affect her speech, swallowing etc... If its a problem either now or in the future then you can seen an ENT surgeon and have this corrected.

Question 9

my son's uvula is stuck to his left tonsil. he's not hurting or sick. he says it just feels funny?

Accepted Answer

Uvula stuck: When did this happen or what did he do to cause it to happen?  Might not be anything life threatening, but to address his concern about the funny feeling, pay your son's doctor a visit and have he/she check it out.  May need an ENT eval.

Question 10

hello doctors. i have a big problem, my tonsils and uvula frenquently are enlarged and i don't know what to do. can you help me please ? thank you

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: If you are not having any symptoms (snoring, sleep apnea, problems swallowing, gagging, tickle in your throat, bad breath, voice changes, recurrent sore throats, ), then you can leave it alone.  Also if both tonsils are the same size, then the chances of any tumor are very, very low.  However, if you have any doubt about the size of your uvula and tonsils,  you should see an ENT doctor.

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My uvula is sticking to my tonsil and i can feel it in the back of my throat i also have several craters and tonsil stones keep coming...what do i do?

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As i stick my tongue out, i can see like a white box right below my uvula. can that be a huge tonsil stone?

A member asked:

I have randomly looked into my boyfriends mouth and seen that his tonsils are enlarged and stick out a lot compared to mine. he said they are not painful. should he get them checked out?

A member asked:

What do healthy tonsils look like i feel like one may still be inflamed after my infection as i see it stick out in my mouth?

A member asked:

I have had small tonsil stones in only one tonsil, this tons bigger than the other which also sticks out towards the front of my mouth more is this normal?

A member asked:

Why does my uvula look like its stuck to my tonsil?

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What does it mean when your right tonsil is attached to your uvula?

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My daughter uvula is stuck to one side of her tonsil. why? what can we do about it?

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My son's uvula is stuck to his left tonsil. he's not hurting or sick. he says it just feels funny?

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Hello doctors. i have a big problem, my tonsils and uvula frenquently are enlarged and i don't know what to do. can you help me please ? thank you

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