What is tonsillar hypertrophy?
Tonsillar hypertrophy, or enlarged tonsils, may be chronic and asymptomatic without leading to any problem, but it can lead to obstructive sleep apnea and other diseases in some cases.
How do members experience tonsillar hypertrophy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tonsillar hypertrophy*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tonsillar hypertrophy*
Who has tonsillar hypertrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 3 |