HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Liver Transplanted, Developed Tonsil Stones, Throat Hurts, Ears Itch, Not Advised Tonsillectomy. What To Do?

I m a post liver transplantee (2 years) and have developed tonsil stones within the last year or so. My tonsils have always been huge (golf ball sized) and cavernous. These tonsil stones are big, the size of a clipped fingernail. They make my throat hurt and ears itch , and sometimes get into my mouth making me nearly vomit . My doctors do not want to do a tonsillectomy because they find it unnecessary.
Sat, 4 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
Hello

Welcome in H.C.M.

I have gone through your query regarding sore throat, stone in tonsils and itching in both ears.

Since your tonsils are having stone therefore permanent remedy is only operation but as you said that you are a liver transplantee so preoperative fitness for operation and anesthesia is must from physician.

If your general condition is not fit for major surgery than you may consult your ENT doctor for tonsillectomy by laser and coblation.

Laser and coblation are modalities of operation having least post operative pain and are bloodless procedure.

If nothing above is possible than only stone removal from tonsil may be done and that will give only temporary relief.

I hope your query is answered.

Regards.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Tonsillectomy


Loading Online Doctors....
Liver Transplanted, Developed Tonsil Stones, Throat Hurts, Ears Itch, Not Advised Tonsillectomy. What To Do?

Hello Welcome in H.C.M. I have gone through your query regarding sore throat, stone in tonsils and itching in both ears. Since your tonsils are having stone therefore permanent remedy is only operation but as you said that you are a liver transplantee so preoperative fitness for operation and anesthesia is must from physician. If your general condition is not fit for major surgery than you may consult your ENT doctor for tonsillectomy by laser and coblation. Laser and coblation are modalities of operation having least post operative pain and are bloodless procedure. If nothing above is possible than only stone removal from tonsil may be done and that will give only temporary relief. I hope your query is answered. Regards.