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Daughter had tonsillectomy today. i'm in dubai and she's in uk. they're saying out this eve. she's in agony! i think too early? what pain relief she n

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pain relief: Ice cream and popsicles offer excellent pain relief post tonsillectomy.

Answered 3/10/2014

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