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What Causes Gagging And Loss Of Voice After A Tonsillectomy?
I am 2 months post tonsillectomy and my uvula and soft pallet are lower than it was before my surgery. I feel as though I m gagging all the time, as well as loosing my voice every other week. Will all of this go away in time or could there be another issue. I am 47 years old.
Fri, 16 Jun 2017
Hello,
Minor gagging usually settles down without active management. Voice alteration at 2 months is not normal and acceptable. It is related to enlarged dimension of the oropharynx post-operatively in some cases, needs thorough evaluation clinically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
Minor gagging usually settles down without active management. Voice alteration at 2 months is not normal and acceptable. It is related to enlarged dimension of the oropharynx post-operatively in some cases, needs thorough evaluation clinically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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