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Just had a tonsillectomy on monday. i now have red spots on the space where my tonsils used to be?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Dried blood?: When you cut something off, there would be bleeding points left behind for days to a couple of weeks. I would only be concerned if you find pus there. These will pass.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 7/30/2018

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A member asked:

Just had a tonsillectomy on monday. i now have red spots on the space where my tonsils used to be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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