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Had a tonsilectomy done 5days ago. woke up this morning with a blood cloth on either side. no bleeding at the moment. current ent is away. should i be alarmed? will they dissolve on their own?
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See below: The clot will resolve. If there is no active bleeding, no pain, no fever, you can wait to contact your doctor. Wish you good health!
Answered 11/12/2017
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