Question 1

what could cause inflamed lingual tonsils?

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Many things: Infection. Trauma. Allergy. Various systemic illnesses. Cancer.  And others. This is a pretty broad question, so very difficult to answer with any specificity.  If you have inflamed lingual tonsils, you should see your dentist or ENT (ears nose throat) physician for an evaluation and discussion to get at the cause.

Question 2

what causes hypertrophied lingual tonsils other than gerd and infections? it is more prevalent on the left side, almost non-existant on the right one.

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Most likely: cause is recurrent infections.  Rarely, Hodgkin's disease or lymphoma can cause enlarged tonsils.  Have your doctor or ENT specialist look at it to be sure.

Question 3

what causes enlarged lingual tonsils for two years with chronic epstein barr?

Accepted Answer

In my experience: Acid reflux is by far the most common cause in my experience.

Question 4

cause of large, pale lingual tonsils touching epiglottis with yellow sticky mucus? have follicular non-hodgkin's lymphoma -what else can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Tonsils:  I suspect you mean the "regular" tonsils which are also called the pharyngeal tonsils. The lingual tonsils are at the base of the tongue and you wouldn't be able to see these yourself. They are both part of the Waldeyer's ring in the oropharynx. Lymphoma &amp; carcinoma can certainly affect this area. Chronic tonsillitis and Mono are other infectious causes of tonsillar enlargement

Question 5

if i got soaked my tonsils become inflammed ...does oral sex cause tonsilitis?

Accepted Answer

Please Clarify: I am not sure what you mean. It sounds like two separate questions.  

But, yes, oral sex can cause trauma to the back of the throat and it can also lead to infection.

Question 6

staph aureus cause abscess can it also cause pus inside tonsils?when press tonsil it wilcome out. can it cause this pus in both tonsils? no iflamation

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Tonsilitis: Yes Staphylococcus aureus can produce tonsillar infection.

Question 7

can constant coughing create inflammation around the tonsils and lungs?

Accepted Answer

: Excessive coughing can create inflammation within the airways and in the throat and likely can affect the tonsils, depending on the cough intensity. Coughing has many causes and sometimes different causes are happening at the same time. It often requires different treatments to get a bad cough under control-like medicines to treatment bronchospasm, post nasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux, etc.

Question 8

mono dx by blood tests. no tonsils, but large lump in left tonsillar space. has white spot on it. what is it? will it go away when inflammation goes?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillolith: This is almost certainly a tonsil &quot;stone&quot; from your tonsil being hyperplastic from the mono. The masses are actually keratin. You can dislodge it with a water pick if you wish.

Question 9

severe sinusitis, taking cefdinir 600mg. sinuses blocked by tonsils and other inflammation/grey areas on ct scan. what symptoms should i keep eye on?

Accepted Answer

Severe Sinusitis: Hello, your sinus CT report is somewhat confusing. Tonsils are located in the back of the oral cavity and the sinuses drain into the nasal cavity. Maybe the grey areas you were seeing were polyps. The cefdinir is an appropriate antibiotic for treatment. Symptoms to monitor would be increasing fever, lethargy, facial and particularly eye swelling. If these occur, visit your closest ER promptly.

Question 10

is it possible for you to see you lingual tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mirror laryngoscopy of flexible fiber optic endoscopy are the easiest methods to visualize the lingual tonsils.  Pulling the tongue as forward as possible probably will allow you to see the upper edge of the lingual tonsils.

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What causes enlarged lingual tonsils for two years with chronic epstein barr?

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Cause of large, pale lingual tonsils touching epiglottis with yellow sticky mucus? have follicular non-hodgkin's lymphoma -what else can cause this?

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If i got soaked my tonsils become inflammed ...does oral sex cause tonsilitis?

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Staph aureus cause abscess can it also cause pus inside tonsils?when press tonsil it wilcome out. can it cause this pus in both tonsils? no iflamation

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Can constant coughing create inflammation around the tonsils and lungs?

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Mono dx by blood tests. no tonsils, but large lump in left tonsillar space. has white spot on it. what is it? will it go away when inflammation goes?

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Severe sinusitis, taking cefdinir 600mg. sinuses blocked by tonsils and other inflammation/grey areas on ct scan. what symptoms should i keep eye on?

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Is it possible for you to see you lingual tonsils?

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