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The tonsils are lymphoid tissue, so enlarged tonsils often indicates the horse's body is reacting to an inflammatory event (infection, auto-immune disease, cancer, trauma) in that area.
In the case of the tonsils at the back of the throat, my first reaction would be to suspect infection with Streptococcus equi equi, more commonly called "strangles". This is a highly contagious infection that can run through a herd or stable in a matter of days, and the infection can be fatal if the swelling in the gutteral pouches becomes severe enough.
Because of this, I would strongly recommend calling your veterinarian and notifying him/her on the phone that your horse may have strangles so they can take care of appropriate biosecurity to protect the rest of their clients' horses.
What else can I help you with?
Can teeth grinding occur when a child has enlarged adenoids and tonsils?
Teeth grinding in children has nothing to do with having enlarged adenoids and tonsils. If a child is grinding their teeth, it is simply a bad habit.
Can somebody tell you why your friends tonsils have disappeared without surgery?
His tonsillitis and the enlarged tonsils it causes may have disappeared. His tonsils may now have shrunk to their normal smaller size.
Why do doctors poke a stick at your tonsils?
obstruction, sleep apnea, inability to swallow properly because of enlarged tonsils, "hot potato" voice (breathy voice) and other speech abnormalities due to enlarged tonsils, recurrent or persistent abscesses or throat infections
How is OMD prevented?
In cases where the cause is evident, such as allergies or enlarged tonsils, a person should first remedy that problem; perhaps have the tonsils removed and treat allergies with medication.
What are the pharangeal tonsils?
Pharyngeal tonsils are a bunch of lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat behind the ulvua. If these happen to become enlarged in small children they can cut off their airway.
Is coughing a symptom of enlarged tonsils?
It could be, but not necessarily. Coughing is more likely due to a cold or flu.
Will tonsils affect the child growth?
Enlarged tonsils can potentially affect a child's growth indirectly, mainly through obstructive sleep apnea or chronic infections. When tonsils obstruct breathing during sleep, it can lead to poor sleep quality, which is crucial for growth and development. Additionally, recurrent infections may impact nutritional intake and overall health, further influencing growth. However, in many cases, children with enlarged tonsils can still grow normally with appropriate medical management.
What are those round balls on each side of your throat called?
The round balls on each side of your throat are called tonsils. They are part of the lymphatic system and play a role in immune function by helping to fight infections. The two main tonsils are the palatine tonsils, which are located at the back of the throat. Enlarged or infected tonsils can lead to conditions such as tonsillitis.
What is tonsillectomy mean?
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, which are two small glands located at the back of the throat. This procedure is often done to treat recurrent tonsillitis or breathing problems caused by enlarged tonsils.
What does tonsils mean?
Tonsils are two masses of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the throat, one on each side. They play a role in the immune system by helping to filter out bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the mouth and nose. The palatine tonsils are the most commonly referred to when discussing tonsils, but there are also other types, including adenoids and lingual tonsils. In some cases, tonsils can become enlarged or infected, leading to conditions like tonsillitis.
For what reasons are tonsils removed?
sleep apnea (a condition in which an individual snores loudly and stops breathing temporarily at intervals during sleep); inability to swallow properly because of enlarged tonsils; a breathy voice or other speech abnormality
What happens when your tonsils touch each other?
Your tonsils are imbedded on opposite sides of your throat. In order for them to "touch each other", they'd have to swell up to about the size of golf balls. Imagine putting two golf balls, side by side, into your throat at once, and that should give you a pretty good mental image of "what happens".
