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Having a tonsillectomy on december 11. my doctor told me about the risks of bleeding afterwards & terrified me. i'm 19, should i be concerned?
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Concerned: but not terrified. Any surgical procedure has risks. The overall risk of bleeding of tonsillectomy in adults is about 17%. Only about 1/4 of these are severe. Nevertheless modern surgical facilities are equipped to deal with these swiftly and effectively. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 11/26/2014
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