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How can i tell if my throat is bleeding after my scabs fall off after a tonsillectomy?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Simple: If you did not see blood or clots in your mouth and throat, there is no bleeding.

Answered 9/9/2017

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I'm on day 8 after my tonsillectomy. I have a very sharp pain in the back of my throat whenever i swallow. Is this the scabs? How can I help this?

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I had a tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy 2 weeks ago & 98% of my scabs are off & tonight I noticed little white spots in my throat. could it be strep?

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A member asked:

My 8 yr old son had a tonsillectomy and now his uvula is swollen sits on his tounge and the scab was bleeding is this normal?

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I have had stitches in my throat following a post tonsillectomy bleed. They are now hanging by one thread down my throat. How can I get rid of them?

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A member asked:

Do tonsil scabs fall off in 1 big piece or flakes off over time? Its day 10 after tonsillectomy and I cant tell if they have started to fall off or anything?

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