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A member asked:
A few dots of red fresh blood 6 days post op for tonsillectomy. looks like back of throat has a bit of a red coating. no frequent swallowing.emergent?
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Only if pain, fever: A little bit of blood is probably not significant. You should however notify the surgeon's office and see if they would want to see you.
Answered 11/28/2017
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