i get frequent tonsilitis. right now i dont have tonsilitis but my tonsils are not the same size. no other symptoms other than tonsil stones. should i be worried for tonsil cancer?

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Can you get tonsillitis from kissing someone with tonsil cancer?

Answer 1

Unlikely: at your age...and the size of your tonsils may normally vary from side to side depending upon a whole host of factors the most common of which is the number of infections they have "filtered". Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answer 2

None: Blood in an ostomy punch can be many things. Is it a colostomy or ileostomy? Why was the surgery done, history cancer or diverticulitis or colitis? How long ago was the ostomy surgery? Bleeding does indicate need for a doctor evaluation. Can be ostomy appliance irritation, colitis, etc. There is no cancer staging associated with intestinal bleeding.

Answer 3

Occult/hidden: Most of the time there is no visible blood. Testing for bleeding lesions requires testing for occult blood, fecal occult blood test (fbot). There is more than one method. If is recommended that this test be done three times each year on persons over the age of 50, unless they have undergone colonoscopy.

Answer 4

Yes: However, it is imperative that the periodontal disease (bone loss) be treated so that you are in good periodontal health and in a maintainable level of periodontal health. See a periodontist before beginning the orthodontic therapy. I can provide you with a local good periodontist via e-mail (dhschneid@gmail.Com).

Answer 5

Bone loss: It depends on how much bone loss and why it is occurring. Your dentist can evaluate this. You will need to also evaluated if you are loosing bone in other parts of your body. May need a bone density test depending on you age etc.

Answer 6

Absolutely: Your orthodontist will need to proceed cautiously, and it is beyond critical that you have periodontal clearance to begin orthodontic treatment. If the bone loss is being induced by mobility and trauma to the teeth, then correction of your bite could help to stabilize the situation. It will be very important for your orthodontist to minimize trauma to the teeth during treatment as well!

Answer 7

Team approach: Your mobility indicates a periodontal (bone/gum) problem. Unless your front teeth bang into each other when you chew that's rob ably not the cause of the mobility. See an Orthodontic Specialist who will diagnose your malocclusion and, with the help of a Periodontist, perhaps an Oral Surgeon, and your General Dentist, arrive at the safest, most effective treatment plan for your individual problem

Answer 8

Wisdom teeth: No. This is not typical. You should get it evaluated by the doctor that extracted the wisdom tooth.

Answer 9

Wisdom teeth complic: Unless your surgery was very complicated and the tooth was impacted very deep inside the bone, I do not think that to have your lip swollen 6 weeks after surgery, is normal.... I suggest - you seek second opinion with an experienced oral surgeon.

Answer 10

No: Is it swollen or is it numb. Typically, you shouldn't have swelling of the lip. This sounds like it could be a numb lip. You should see the surgeon.

Answer 11

Mouth sores: Sores in the mouth do occur from time to time, can be due to vit b deficiencies illnesses, smoking, i'll fitting dentures, hiv, certain autoimmune diseases, stress etc. Suggest take some b complex tablets for a few days, if does not resolve, see your doctor.

Answer 12

Possible Ranula: A ranula presents as a fluid filled bubble on the floor of the mouth under the tongue. It is caused by a blocked salivary gland. The saliva can't get out so it backs up and creates a bubble. Small ranulas can often resolve on their own. Larger ones (shown here) may require surgical removal.

i get frequent tonsilitis. right now i dont have tonsilitis but my tonsils are not the same size. no other symptoms other than tonsil stones. should i be worried for tonsil cancer?

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