Question 1

can your adenoids grow back if removed?

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Yes, : and that what usually happens, if the cause for enlarged adenoids isn't treated, which is mainly chronic inflammation mostly due due to allergies. It is very hard to completely remove all the adenoid pad as it doesn't have a capsule like the tonsils, best wishes

Question 2

i had my adenoids removed a year and 1/2 ago. doc said they were the size of a golf ball. ent said they could grow back at some point? how long could

Accepted Answer

Adenoids: Can rehypertrophy, esp in allergic patients although not rapidly. Some patients benefit from inhaled nasal steroids, e.g. flonase, nasacort, etc. Can be reduced in size with short course of prednisone. Cannot be completely removed like tonsils because no capsule.

Question 3

4 yr son full adenoids&tonsils removed 3/18/15. snoring&breathing issues again.had few colds since sept.can adenoids grow back?nose membranes swollen?

Accepted Answer

Rarely do adenoids : regrow enough to cause symptoms of nasal obstruction. Nasal  congestion &amp; fever, signs of a viral illness, can cause his current symptoms, as can allergies. If he still snores when well, his ENT may perform nasopharyngoscopy to visualize the anatomy &amp; mobility of his velopalatal muscle &amp; the operative site &amp; order a sleep study to rule out Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If concerned, call his ENT now.

Question 4

had my tonsils and adenoids removed 2 months ago. i see what looks like a growth right where tonsils used to be. is it possible they are growing back?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: unlikely but possible. Most likely what you're seeing is some scar tissue or at the side of the surgery. If concern, please see your ENT surgeon for evaluation. Hope this answer was helpful. Best of luck.  Dr. R

Question 5

had my adenoids removed years ago but they grew back years later was thinking could this be the cause of my nasal and sinus problems if they are large?

Accepted Answer

Adenoid hypertrophy : It certainly is possible that enlarged adenoids would contribute to nasal breathing difficulties. Sometimes, adenoids can become chronically infected and can provide a reservoir for infection that could cause problems with ear infections and sometimes sinus infections. You might need them evaluated and removed again.

Question 6

had my tonsils and adenoids removed two months ago. i notice a growth of tissue in back near right tonsil area and tongue. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Possible tonsil: It is possible for tonsils to regrow when they are removed, but usually they do not grow back to their original size. It is best to have your doctor look at this to make sure it is tonsil tissue and not some other sort of growth.

Question 7

i was at an ent for another issue and he said my adenoids are pretty swollen. i'm 20 years old. is this normal? i never went back to follow up.

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It can be: Usually adenoid tissue recedes in the teenage years.  However, there are some adults who may have enlarged adenoid tissue.  Sometimes it may be associated with an allergy history.  I would probably be more inclined to remove the adenoids and biopsy them to make sure they are normal tissue.

Question 8

i have had nasal adenoid surgery twice, and the last time i did it was about 6 years ago. i feel the presence of dry mucus in the nose most of the time and dry blood sometimes. is it possible for the adenoids to come back again, and if it comes back?

Accepted Answer

: Adenoids usually shrink and disappear by now even you did not have adenoidectomy years ago. I wonder if you had nasal polyps, not adenoids and your current symptoms can be due to chronic allergic rhinitis. One thing for sure that adenoids do not recur at your age.

Question 9

my child had tonsils removed as well as adenoids its day 13and she is still not eating she had taken fluids very well until day 11 she started vomiting and taken less fluids. we went back to the hospital on day 12 but they said no bad signs.

Accepted Answer

Vomiting s/p surgery: Call her doctor-primary care or go back again to the ER . if not drinking may need IV fluids, also does she have fever?  Even if not feverish would f/u/ w/ MD/ER Would still  check for strep or other infection or reflux. F/u/ today

Question 10

i had my tonsils/adenoids taken out on dec 19, it is now dec 27. the back of my throat is white and i haven't seen any scabs? when will they fall out?

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Post tonsillectomy : The white patches are the scabs.  A wet scab is white inside the body.  This is not likely infection .  The white scabs should fall off in the next few days.  You will have pain when this happens.  Take your pain medication when this happens .  Good luck and feel better!

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I had my adenoids removed a year and 1/2 ago. doc said they were the size of a golf ball. ent said they could grow back at some point? how long could

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4 yr son full adenoids&tonsils removed 3/18/15. snoring&breathing issues again.had few colds since sept.can adenoids grow back?nose membranes swollen?

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Had my tonsils and adenoids removed 2 months ago. i see what looks like a growth right where tonsils used to be. is it possible they are growing back?

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Had my adenoids removed years ago but they grew back years later was thinking could this be the cause of my nasal and sinus problems if they are large?

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Had my tonsils and adenoids removed two months ago. i notice a growth of tissue in back near right tonsil area and tongue. what could it be?

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I was at an ent for another issue and he said my adenoids are pretty swollen. i'm 20 years old. is this normal? i never went back to follow up.

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I have had nasal adenoid surgery twice, and the last time i did it was about 6 years ago. i feel the presence of dry mucus in the nose most of the time and dry blood sometimes. is it possible for the adenoids to come back again, and if it comes back?

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My child had tonsils removed as well as adenoids its day 13and she is still not eating she had taken fluids very well until day 11 she started vomiting and taken less fluids. we went back to the hospital on day 12 but they said no bad signs.

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I had my tonsils/adenoids taken out on dec 19, it is now dec 27. the back of my throat is white and i haven't seen any scabs? when will they fall out?

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