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I had a tonsillectomy in June 2023 with lasting complications.
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Oct 16 8:41am | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
Hi @jas0950. Really helpful post. Also going for a tonsillectomy at 47 because of the same tonsil stones reason. You say you would not elect for it again if you had to do it again, but what other options are there? Thank you!
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@robbiebert
Tonsil stones are unpleasant, but full tonsil removal is rarely needed—especially in adults. The surgery can cause lasting swallowing problems in some cases. Many people do better with gentler options like salt-water gargles, water-flosser cleaning, or laser cryptolysis from an ENT who treats tonsil stones specifically. It’s worth trying those first before considering a tonsillectomy. Only if they were infected without another remedy would you consider surgery. An ENT can resurface the tonsil area --its less risky than removal because nerves that are next to the to tonsils can be damaged. When considering tonsil surgery less tissue removal is better than more so muscles and nerves are not damaged and you then have difficulty swallowing.
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Again remember my post tonsillectomy issues may not be the sane for you. I’m sure every case is unique by person.