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What Are The Reasons For Tingling And Feeling Of Something Struck In Throat After Tonsillectomy?

Hi, I had my tonsillectomy done 26days back & at times I still feel discomfort in my throat Feel as though something is stuck over there , n also get a tingling sensation in my throat , with pain at times, could you pleAse let me know, what could be the cause?
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Sat, 1 Mar 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCM. This discomfort which you are having are common after tonsillectomy. The most important thing one can do after a tonsillectomy to prevent bleeding and dehydration is to drink plenty of fluids. Pain is common after a tonsillectomy. It is often hard to predict who will recover quickly or who will have prolonged pain. Immediately after surgery, many patients report only minimal pain.Overall, most patients will have recovered fully by two weeks after surgery. However, the patient will occasionally have throat tenderness with hot or spicy foods for up to 6 weeks postoperatively. This discomfort will soon disappear and you will be fine, if in case persists please go back and visit your surgeon. Please avoid hard food for another week, and maintain hydration .

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What Are The Reasons For Tingling And Feeling Of Something Struck In Throat After Tonsillectomy?

Hi and welcome to HCM. This discomfort which you are having are common after tonsillectomy. The most important thing one can do after a tonsillectomy to prevent bleeding and dehydration is to drink plenty of fluids. Pain is common after a tonsillectomy. It is often hard to predict who will recover quickly or who will have prolonged pain. Immediately after surgery, many patients report only minimal pain.Overall, most patients will have recovered fully by two weeks after surgery. However, the patient will occasionally have throat tenderness with hot or spicy foods for up to 6 weeks postoperatively. This discomfort will soon disappear and you will be fine, if in case persists please go back and visit your surgeon. Please avoid hard food for another week, and maintain hydration . Regards Dr Santosh