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  1. Tonsil removal - what to ask your doctor 
    ... throat infections and need surgery to remove the tonsils ( tonsillectomy ). These glands are located at the back of the throat. The tonsils and the adenoid glands can be removed at ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000229.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Tonsillectomy 
    Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils. The tonsils are glands at the back of your throat. The tonsils are often removed along with the adenoid glands. The latter surgery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003013.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tonsil and adenoid removal – discharge 
    Your child had surgery to remove the tonsil and adenoid glands in the throat. These glands are located in the back of the throat and in the upper airway between the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000155.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Throat or larynx cancer 
    Throat cancer is cancer of the vocal cords, larynx (voice box), pharynx, or other areas of the throat. ... People who smoke or use tobacco ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001042.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tonsillitis 
    Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. ... The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat. They help to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001043.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tonsillectomy - series (image) 
    Tonsil glands are located in the back of the throat. They contain immune cells which fight infection. ... recurrent tonsillar abscess Tonsillectomy is advised if the tonsils are enlarged and obstructing access to the adenoid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100122_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Peritonsillar abscess 
    ... of infected material in the area around the tonsils. ... One or both tonsils become infected. The infection may spread to the area around the tonsil. It can then spread down into the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000986.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Tonsillectomies and children 
    ... it is wise for children to have their tonsils taken out. Tonsillectomy may be recommended if your ... keep returning In most cases, inflammation of the tonsils can be successfully treated with antibiotics. There are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001998.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Mononucleosis 
    ... throat. The sore throat slowly gets worse. Your tonsils become swollen and develop a whitish-yellow covering. ... the front and back of your neck Swollen tonsils with a whitish-yellow covering Swollen liver or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000591.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia 
    ... severe pain in the tongue, throat, ear, and tonsils. This can last from a few seconds to ... throat (nasopharynx) Back of the tongue Ear Throat Tonsil area Voice box (larynx) The pain occurs in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001636.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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