The majority of children do not need a tonsillectomy.” But when done for the right reasons, tonsillectomy offers a meaningful ...

Here’s a horror story for anyone who had their tonsils taken out when they were young. A CNN article published this week details a woman whose tonsils grew back decades later—necessitating a ...

Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can become ‘ginormous’ and ...

Tonsillitis can result in inflammation, which causes a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and pus-filled spots on the tonsils. Learn tonsillitis symptoms from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a peritonsillar abscess, a potentially dangerous infection that forms next to the tonsils.

Sore throat Painful Swallowing Fever Swollen and red tonsils (sometimes with white patches) Swollen lymph nodes in the neck Bad breath Is tonsillitis contagious? Tonsillitis itself is not contagious.

Tonsil stones are hard white or yellow masses that form on the tonsils, per Healthline. According to Dr. Jason Klenoff, an otolaryngologist with Stamford Health, the tonsils contain “a number of ...

Expert Insight on Tonsil Cancer One expert told CURE® that the stage of cancer Herring was diagnosed with is “very curable,” though the current standard treatment is accompanied by notable side ...

In the summer of 1983, Katy Golden’s mom stocked their kitchen with popsicles and bubble gum. Golden was 5 years old and about to have her tonsils removed to help with some ear issues she’d ...

A new study has revealed that surgical removal of tonsils as a child can increase the risk of developing an anxiety-related disorder later in life.