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I am spitting up a little blood and i'm on day five of post-tonsillectomy its not that bad and i think its okay what do i do i'm only 13 and not okay?
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Call surgeon: Blood after tonsillectomy is ALWAYS worth calling your surgeon about. Contact her/him immediately for instructions. Also, tell your parent(s)/guardian(s)!
Answered 10/19/2017
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