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A member asked:

Drooling started the day of surgery when the adenoids were removed on my granddaughter who is almost 2 should we be worried. it's been 4 days.

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: swallowing is very painful after the surgery and some drooling as normal sometimes for up to a week. Make sure you discuss your concerns with the ear nose and throat surgeon. Hope she does well. Best of luck.

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Answered 6/16/2015

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