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I had my tonsils/adenoids taken out on dec 19, it is now dec 27. the back of my throat is white and i haven't seen any scabs? when will they fall out?

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Post tonsillectomy : The white patches are the scabs. A wet scab is white inside the body. This is not likely infection . The white scabs should fall off in the next few days. You will have pain when this happens. Take your pain medication when this happens . Good luck and feel better!

Answered 12/28/2014

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