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Severe ear pain day 6 post-tonsillectomy 4 past 2 days. also noticing mild hearing loss. is hearing loss common after tonsillectomy?

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Very normal: Ear pain after tonsillectomy is totally normal. Usually peaks between days 3-6 after surgery. Hearing loss is probably related to swollen eustachian tube also normal.

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ear pain: Ear pain is common after tonsillectomy. Use Ibuprofen for pain relief.

Answered 6/25/2014

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