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Just had capso + tonsillectomy op. any home tips after the op? i still feel pain but not sure its in the tonsil area or the capso site

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be: either or both!! Follow the post operative care outlined by your ENT surgeon! If the pain is improving day by day NOT TO WORRY...if it's getting WORSE report it to your surgeon (or his/her staff! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Dr Cress and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/29/2017

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