How do you know if you have an infection after tonsillectomy?
Your child has symptoms of infection, such as:
- Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
- Red streaks coming from the area.
- Pus draining from the area.
- A fever.
What should my throat look like after tonsillectomy?
Your throat will likely hurt and look different after you have your tonsils removed. You should expect a swollen tongue and uvula, white scabs where your tonsils were, and bad breath. Don’t worry. These are all normal changes that will go away as your throat mends.
When should you go to the ER after a tonsillectomy?
If you see blood clots, more than a few streaks of bright red blood in their vomit or saliva, or your child is vomiting blood, call 911 or go to the ER immediately. Other reasons to visit the ER for children include: inability to keep liquids down for several hours. trouble breathing.
Can a tonsillectomy get infected?
After tonsillectomy, you can still get colds, sore throats, and throat infections.
What do tonsil scabs look like?
What do tonsillectomy scabs look like? Scabs turn a shade of white after a tonsillectomy. Because it’s in the throat, it stays softer than a scab would when it’s exposed to air. Typically, the whitish scab is made of a coagulum of many different kinds of cells.
What is the most serious complication of tonsillectomy?
The most common serious complication of tonsillectomy is delayed hemorrhage, which occurs in 2% to 4% of all patients. In addition, an expected sequela of the procedure is pain, which typically lasts from 7 to 10 days and can be moderate to severe in intensity.
What to watch for after a tonsillectomy?
Common issues after a tonsillectomy include the following:
- Moderate to severe pain in the throat for one to two weeks.
- Pain in the ears, neck or jaw.
- Nausea and vomiting for a few days.
- Mild fever for several days.
- Bad breath for up to two weeks.
- Swelling of the tongue or throat.
- Feeling of something stuck in the throat.
What do the scabs look like after a tonsillectomy?
How common is infection after tonsillectomy?
There is a small risk (about 5 in 100) that your child will develop an infection after they have had their tonsils removed. If an infection develops your child will need antibiotics.