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My 10yr old is having his tonsils out. what do they do for pain? just tylenol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen? and yes he will have tons of ice cream and popsicles.

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: most of the time it is enough. If it is not working ask your pediatrician to give you a Rx with a local anesthetic mixture. Best!

Answered 7/29/2016

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