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I was just diagnosed with this. A year and a half ago I got really sick and my entire tonsils turned white. Not spots, the entire tonsil on both sides were completely white. Apparently the surface of the tonsils died and were decaying. This left large "crypts" in my tonsils. These served as pockets for bacteria and infection.
The next year was a pattern of feeling sick and seeing spots in my throat. I used to get sick once every couple months and then more and more frequent. I started coughing up "tonsil stones" and then feeling a little bit better until next sickness. (Tonsil stones are little chunks of bacteria and stuff that grow in your tonsils and smell awful.) I started getting sick a couple times a month and coughing up stones a couple times a week.
I feel tired all the time, it is the worst symptom in my opinion. My tonsils are not very swollen, but are always red. My throat doesnt hurt often, but it seems to have become numb. Most the time, I am not too sick to function, but once in a while I get worse. Sometimes I have nausea from swallowing tonsil stones. Sometimes I have a fever and sore throat.
Acute Tonsillitis is when you get sick once and get over it. Chronic tonsilitis never goes away although the symptoms seem less severe... but maybe it is because you just get used to it.
If you think you have chronic tonsillitis, go to a Otolaryngologist (Ears Nose Throat Doctor). I went to a general physical a few times and they thought I just had strep throat. If you do to a dentist, they will think you just have food stuck in your throat. Go to the right specialist and they will know what you have.
I was told that the only way to get it to go away in my case was to get the tonsils removed.
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What Is the scientific name for chronic kidney disease?
Chronic kidney disease is commonly referred to by its abbreviation, CKD. The scientific name for chronic kidney disease is chronic renal insufficiency.
What is Chronic ostes myditis?
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Can you smoke with Tonsillitis?
It is not recommended to smoke with tonsillitis as it can irritate the throat and worsen symptoms, potentially delaying the healing process. It is best to avoid smoking until the tonsillitis has resolved to prevent further discomfort.
What is the scientific name for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
The scientific name for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is COPD.
What is chronic renal failure also called?
Kidney failure. This may sometimes be reversed, and patients can be assisted by dialysis for a time, but complete failure needs a transplant.
What are the benefits of getting rid of your tonsils if you have chronic tonsilitis?
According to a 1984 study in the New England Journal of Medicine, patients with chronic tonsilitis suffered appreciably fewer throat infections in the two years following surgery. However, after the third year, incidence of throat infection started to even out between groups that did and did not have surgery.
Can you get tonsilitis by been in same room as someone?
No. Tonsilitis is not able to spread like diseases.
Can ketchup cause tonsilitis?
No.
Is cotrimoxazole an antibiotic for tonsilitis?
Yes
Can tonsilitis reduce the risk of pregnancy?
No it can not.
How long does viral tonsilitis last?
7 to 9 days if normal over 3 weeks is chronic To long if u ask me
Can a 4 month old baby get tonsilitis?
Kinda, tonsilitis is an bacterial infection. Tonsilitis like many other respiratory infections will occur alongside a viral infection like the flu or common cold. The bacterial infection may be contagous, but it is unlikely a infant will be able to develop the infection since their tonsils are not mature enough. That being said they can catch the flu or cold from you, which they already have been exposed to even before you showed symptoms.
What are the nursing interventions for tonsillitis?
what are the nusring intervention and discharges planning for tonsilitis???
What can it be if your throat hurts?
You could have a cold or a strep infection. You could also have tonsilitis.
What does it mean when your kidneys hurt?
It means that you have to go to the doctor to see what happened.
Why did Miley Cyrus have a throat operation?
she didnt that was just for the show and in the show because she had tonsilitis
What causes chronic cryptic tonsilitis?
Chronic cryptic tonsillitis is primarily caused by the accumulation of debris, including food particles, dead cells, and bacteria, in the crypts or crevices of the tonsils. This can lead to recurrent infections, inflammation, and the formation of tonsil stones. Factors such as poor oral hygiene, recurrent upper respiratory infections, and a weakened immune system can contribute to its development. Additionally, anatomical variations in the tonsils may predispose some individuals to this condition.
