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Are these tonsils normal?

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allthemoomins · 05/06/2016 22:25

DS is five and just tonight I've noticed them at the back of his throat. They're not sore or infected but are they normally this large? I had mine out as a child so have no idea!

Are these tonsils normal?
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VioletBam · 05/06/2016 23:54

My DD had this...enlarged tonsils and I took her to the doctor as she snored. The doctor said she just hadn't grown into them yet. She is 8 now and they look normal.

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AnotherTimeMaybe · 06/06/2016 03:41

They are a bit enlarged! We had this and ended up taking them out at 4
If he doesn't snore I wouldn't worry about it

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allthemoomins · 06/06/2016 05:58

His snoring is horrendous! I'll take him to the doctors this week Smile

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FIS2016 · 06/06/2016 18:22

They are grade 3 tonsils. Usually they are grade one but sometimes it doesn't bother children with them being this big! If it causes problems with disrupted sleep etc then get them taken out.

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