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Is normal to have bleed mucus in my throat 9 day after adnoidectomy, ?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Not unusual but: It is not unusual to see a bit of blood- tinged mucus about 7-10 days after adenoidectomy. This is about the time that the scrabbling after surgery starts to come off. If you see more than a teaspoon of blood, you should call your ENT for advice. You should follow the post operative instructions given to you by your surgeon.

Answered 6/10/2014

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