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What Causes Cheek Pain Post A Tonsillectomy?

My 5 yr old had a tonsillectomy last Friday. He s been doing great, but yesterday started crying in pain due to cheek pain after eating 2 bites of soft food. This has happened every time he s tried to eat since. Cheek pain? Right in the fatty part of the cheek. Should I be concerned? Or just stick to the Tylenol & Motrin?
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

For the moment, I recommend to give Tylenol to your child. Better check with his pediatrian to see if any further damage might have been caused.

All the best.
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What Causes Cheek Pain Post A Tonsillectomy?

Hi, I understand your concern. For the moment, I recommend to give Tylenol to your child. Better check with his pediatrian to see if any further damage might have been caused. All the best.