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My daughter just had a tonsillectomy, and this is day 4, she is throwing up, has a fever, looks very pale, except her cheeks are bright red?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Not normal after T/A: It sounds like she has an infection, which could be a complication of the surgery or an unrelated infection. Either way, she should be checked out. I would start with the surgeon that did the tonsillectomy.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/20/2016

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A member asked:

My daughter just had a tonsillectomy, and this is day 4, she is throwing up, has a fever, looks very pale, except her cheeks are bright red?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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