How long does it take to recover from tonsil surgery?
A tonsillectomy may also be necessary to treat breathing and other problems related to enlarged tonsils and to treat rare diseases of the tonsils. Recovery time for a tonsillectomy is usually at least 10 days to two weeks.
How long do tonsils hurt after surgery?
The tonsils and adenoids are in the throat. Your doctor did the surgery through your mouth. Most adults have a lot of throat pain for 1 to 2 weeks or longer. The pain may get worse before it gets better.
What can you eat after tonsil surgery?
Try soft foods and cool drinks to ease throat pain, such as:
- Jell-O and pudding.
- Pasta, mashed potatoes, and cream of wheat.
- Applesauce.
- Low-fat ice cream, yogurt, sherbet, and popsicles.
- Smoothies.
- Scrambled eggs.
- Cool soup.
- Water and juice.
Can I talk after tonsillectomy?
Your post-surgery pain may come and go. It may be worse on the 1st or 2nd day after surgery. Talk as little as possible, if it is painful.
Is milk OK after tonsillectomy?
Milk products are okay, but increase mucous. Avoid tart fruit juices (orange, grapefruit and tomato juice). You may start small amounts of soft foods when your child drinks well after surgery. Your child should eat soft foods for two weeks.
How long does it take tonsils to heal after surgery?
It takes around 7-10 days to recover from tonsillectomy for most children and approximately 2-3 weeks for adults. You should keep in mind that any surgical procedure, including a tonsillectomy, takes about 1 year to completely recover and heal.
Is it worth having surgery to remove your tonsils?
While the risks of having your tonsils removed should not be taken lightly, if your enlarged tonsils are decreasing your quality of life, you are otherwise healthy an do not have a family history that increases your risk for surgical complications, it is probably worth it to have them removed.
When to go for a tonsil surgery?
Reasons you might have your tonsils removed as an adult include: Chronic throat infection, which is the most common reason adults have their tonsils out. Obstructive sleep apnea (if a blockage of your upper airway is caused by swollen tonsils) Bad breath , or halitosis, that doesn’t go away (if caused by a collection of pus and debris in your tonsil area) Cancer (spread from your head or neck area)
Is it safe to take ibuprofen after tonsil surgery?
Ibuprofen safe and effective for post-tonsillectomy analgesia A recent study concludes that using ibuprofen in combination with acetaminophen can provide safe and effective analgesia for children undergoing tonsillectomy. The study included 91 children who had sleep-disordered breathing who were scheduled for tonsillectomy and/or adenoid removal.