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A member asked:
If you still have scabs from a tonsillectomy after 15 days, is there still a risk of bleeding?
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Yes, but: I have seen a rare patient bleed over 2 weeks following a tonsillectomy. That, again, is rare. If you still are not healed and have scans it's a good idea not to be too aggressive with hard foods.
Answered 5/8/2019
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