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What Causes A Bad Odor Through Mouth And Nose After The Removal Of Tonsil In 4 Year Old?

my 4 year old had her tonscils and adenoids removed 2 days ago, it smells like something cralwed inside her mouth and nose and died. it is the worst smell ever. Is this normal ? I don't know ifthe smell has to do with her ot eating or drinking as much as she should. Should I have her looked at right away ? I finally got her to eat well today and drink. She was drinking before but not as much, just sips here and there.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that bad odour from mouth and nose that too extremely foul smell after removal of tonsils seems to be most probably due to infection in the surgery site..
Consult her treating Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation has to be done..
She can be advised a course of antibiotics and painkillers..
Gargling with antiseptic mouthwash and warm saline gargles will help..
Eating and drinking should be continued as it will not cause any problem..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Bad Odor Through Mouth And Nose After The Removal Of Tonsil In 4 Year Old?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that bad odour from mouth and nose that too extremely foul smell after removal of tonsils seems to be most probably due to infection in the surgery site.. Consult her treating Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation has to be done.. She can be advised a course of antibiotics and painkillers.. Gargling with antiseptic mouthwash and warm saline gargles will help.. Eating and drinking should be continued as it will not cause any problem.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.