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What Causes Sharp Throat Pain Post A Tonsillectomy?
Hi, I just had my tonsils out on the 4th of July and for the last day I ve been having a lot of sharp pains in my throat. I know that pain is expected after a tonsillectomy, but I haven t been able to eat anything all day and I m starting to worry. The medicine I was prescribed isn t working and when I swallow it feels like I m swallowing pins. I m not sure if it s just the scabs coming off or something more serious. Can you help?
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The pain in the throat after tonsilectomy is completely normal as you mentioned in the query.
I suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to check an ENT specialist for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The pain in the throat after tonsilectomy is completely normal as you mentioned in the query.
I suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to check an ENT specialist for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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