Question 1

is it normal to have a bad taste in the mouth after tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This should get better with time.  By 3-4 weeks postop, you should be feeling better.

Question 2

what causes bad taste in mouth after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Blood: May give you a bad taste for a few days.

Question 3

is it normal to have a bitter taste in my mouth after tonsillectomy? and diminished sense of taste when eating food? i am 2 weeks post op and wondering when i'll be able to taste my food again?

Accepted Answer

: Assuming you have not had COV ID as cause of taste loss should be better soon. I would ask the surgeon who did it what is the expected recovery time in women like you who have had this procedure in their hands.

Question 4

i had a tonsillectomy approximately 2 months ago. i have a bad - not quite bitter taste in my mouth, but the worst part is i can't taste most things.

Accepted Answer

Sense of smell: Taste is augmented by the sense of smell. Having said that I'm not sure what is going on but I think you should check with your doctor or get another opinion

Question 5

4yr old had tonsillectomy. has a grey/whitish coating on tongue.  also bad breath. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Often when there is surgery in the mouth there is an odor associated with it. Just to be sure have your child checked for an infection.

Question 6

5 days since tonsillectomy/ adenoidectomy the right side of throat is hurting very bad ear pain, head pain, feeling sick. is this normal for recovery?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillectomy postop: What you are suffering sounds like a very typically post-op course.  You have to expect the worst sore throat of your life and it will likely last about 2 weeks.  Head pain is probably from decreased fluid intake as a result of sore throat.  Ear pain is referred pain from the tonsil beds to the ears and is an expected occurrence, although not everyone suffers this.  Make sure you drink lots.

Question 7

i just had tonsillectomy and adnoids out, i am on day 6 and i have a horrible taste in my mouth causing me to not swallow, drink, or eat!

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your symptoms have been worsening like this, you need to see your doctor for an evaluation to see what's going on.

Question 8

8 months ago i had a tonsillectomy, from 5 months i have a strange bitter sour taste in my mouth and salty phlegm in my throat. is this part of the recovery process?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are having symptoms months after your tonsillectomy I do not think this has anything to do with your surgery. Double check with your ENT or PCP

Question 9

my five year old had an adeno tonsillectomy 4 days ago and her uvula is still very swollen and covered with white- is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillectomy: Yes. It can take a week or two for the tonsillar wound to heal. The white appearance is part of the healing process.

Question 10

had a tonsillectomy 3 weeks ago. uvula was swollen around 5 times its size after surgery and now it's around 3 times its size. this normal?

Accepted Answer

Uvula: No smoking, alcohol, spicy foods, TCH for the next three weeks. Can suck on ice chips to decrease swelling.

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Is it normal to have a bitter taste in my mouth after tonsillectomy? and diminished sense of taste when eating food? i am 2 weeks post op and wondering when i'll be able to taste my food again?

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I had a tonsillectomy approximately 2 months ago. i have a bad - not quite bitter taste in my mouth, but the worst part is i can't taste most things.

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4yr old had tonsillectomy. has a grey/whitish coating on tongue. also bad breath. is this normal?

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5 days since tonsillectomy/ adenoidectomy the right side of throat is hurting very bad ear pain, head pain, feeling sick. is this normal for recovery?

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I just had tonsillectomy and adnoids out, i am on day 6 and i have a horrible taste in my mouth causing me to not swallow, drink, or eat!

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8 months ago i had a tonsillectomy, from 5 months i have a strange bitter sour taste in my mouth and salty phlegm in my throat. is this part of the recovery process?

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My five year old had an adeno tonsillectomy 4 days ago and her uvula is still very swollen and covered with white- is this normal?

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Had a tonsillectomy 3 weeks ago. uvula was swollen around 5 times its size after surgery and now it's around 3 times its size. this normal?

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