Surgery needed or not? - #10337
You have had throat/tonsil issues for around 5–6 years, which improved for 2–3 years but recently worsened suddenly. Currently, your throat shows persistent redness, inflammation, and irritation, with intermittent pain every 1–2 days, sometimes severe while swallowing. Morning symptoms are worse due to mucus buildup. Occasionally, you notice white or dark spots from tonsil crypts. There is no fever, chills, or acute infection, but smelly breath is present. Triggers like lying down, cold/fizzy drinks, or normal food worsen irritation. Previous antibiotics provided only short-term relief, confirming a chronic structural problem. You have no other health issues, medications, or smoking habits, making tonsillectomy appropriate for long-term relief.
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