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I'm 16. i just had a tonsillectomy and i am currently on day 7. i just spit up a blood. should i worry about this?
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Tonsillectomy: It is not uncommon to spit up blood. after a tonsillectomy. Howver, if the bleeding is severe and not stopping, seek immediate help.
Answered 12/21/2016
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Contact surgeon: Only your surgeon can tell you when this is NOT an emergency. With most techniques used in the USA, bleeding after tonsillectomy is NOT okay. Notify a parent/guardian immediately and have him/her call your doctor's office for direction.
Answered 10/19/2017
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