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I had a tonsillectomy yesterday 15 july 2016 and now i'm suddenly suffering from heavy chest pains wich iv never experienced before is this normal and?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: Please let your surgeon know about these symptoms right away. I would advise being seen by a physician and possibly having an evaluation for an embolism.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/5/2017

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