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Suggest Treatment For Severe Throat Pain

Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017

Question: Hello, My girlfried got her tonsils removed late december 2016. She has not been getting sick and feel way better then before but the concern is loose tissue that has formed or grown in the back of her throat that is uncomfortable. Can I send a photo. It has been there for 2 months now and just wondering what it may be.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tissue tag

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
I have seen the picture. It is a tissue tag left over during surgery. It will cause repeated gags and due to swallowing it might get stretched and elongate. It is quite thick so won't fall of on its own. It has to be cut. Please visit your ENT surgeon and consult him.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Thanks and regards

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Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (46 minutes later)

thank you so much.....she just scheduled an appointment....

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
TIssue tag

Detailed Answer:
Hi
That's a good decision.
You are always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (42 minutes later)

ok last thing dies that tissue tag cause pain at all because her throat still hurts from time to time.....not like before she is much better an has not gotten sick but just feels a bit of soreness sometimes.....os it possible that it comes from the tissue tag??????

do I need to pay again I will if u want

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
TISSUE TAG

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up query
Tissue tag after tonsillectomy can be mucosa or a remnant which can cause soreness in throat. At the same time the soreness can be allergic also. Ask her to use hexidine gargles and drink plenty of water. If the symptoms don't subside within few days, please contact me again.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Takecare
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (19 minutes later)

Thank you so much for all your help definitely her throat is better but when she eats spicy foods is when the pain persists we will try what you recommended .......much appreciated :)

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tissue tag

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It's my pleasure to help you out.
Would love to assist you in future too..
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D