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Tonsillectomy
Today is the 6th day after my tonsillectomy, there is something poking me in my throat near where my tonsils used to be, it would start hurting and 10 minutes later it would start again. It would really hurt when I would drink or eat something. Please help me figure out what is happening.☺•☻•☺
Hi ChrisaniBieber
This acute pain, post tonsillectomy is because the fossa from where the tonsils were excised is fibrosed, the reason being there was a longstanding infection and inflammation in that region which delays the process of healing. Hence this pain usually stays for long in adults compared to that of the children. So no need to worry, try to take frequent small feeds so that with the movements of the jaw the pain comes down gradually.
Regards
OHNS2010
This acute pain, post tonsillectomy is because the fossa from where the tonsils were excised is fibrosed, the reason being there was a longstanding infection and inflammation in that region which delays the process of healing. Hence this pain usually stays for long in adults compared to that of the children. So no need to worry, try to take frequent small feeds so that with the movements of the jaw the pain comes down gradually.
Regards
OHNS2010
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