i went to the doctor today with a sore throat and he asked when i had my tonsils removed and i haven't so he said they must have shrunk away has anyone ever had this and does anyone know where they went and if i can expect them to return
they have been telling me they needed to be removed for years now i have just been too hardheaded to do it
2006-07-19 18:50:22 · 8 answers · asked by happycrazygirl777 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Mine disappeared when they were removed by the doctor. I haven't seen them since.
2006-07-19 18:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by mycathisses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a physical about 12 years ago and was asked when my tonsils were removed. I said they hadn't been and the doctor was like "well they have been". I informed her that I knew they hadn't as I had terrible tonsillitis growing up, usually taking double courses of AB's. She then was like "wow, I have read about this" apparently some people who suffer awfully with their tonsils can have this auto tonsillectomy thing occur, it's apparently rare but does happen. I am 42 and tonsillectomies were not in fashion when I was a child, apparently it was better to put up with it! I am glad to read that it's not just me!!!
2015-10-26 23:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by Helen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am on a antibiotics for something but recently saw that my tonsils have shrunk can really see them unless I cough but I can feel them . I'm 47 years old and really can't find anything on the internet why tonsils would shrink......
2014-08-19 16:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not experience that but i know someone who did.Well..tonsils are just like our lymph nodes which helps in our body defenses. So when the doctors needs to removed it, have it then. Besides they won't advise you to do that if it isn't critically needed. The one I knew had this recurrent strep infection ( causing his sore throat ) that why the doctors have to remove his tonsils. Well it is not that bad afterwards. He can do the same normal things, eat the usual foods.Hope this helps.
2006-07-19 18:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by justurangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
comprehend the asteroid wellhead tonsil stones them for decades and it is been identify no longer ultimately. acceptable determination i have ever made! i changed into stunned by using how of having out the stones out. It changed into really trouble-free, yet extra importantly, painless. i really loved the little trick he had for struggling with gag reflex. He have one chuffed customer the following. treatment Tonsil Stones completely?
2016-10-14 23:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by mccarty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though this hasn't happened to me personally, I had a family member whose MD told her that her tonsils had literally rotted away from years of infection.
So chances are they have just disintegrated. No worries.
2006-07-19 18:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by queenbee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a medical fact that as the older you get, your tonsils will atrophy. This is news but not new news.
2006-07-19 18:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by kingofnarniaforever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard them disappear like that, they will be there inside, you should check properly, tonsils can never disappear. if you have cold, it might come back,
2006-07-19 18:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋