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My daughter tonsils were removed july 23 and she said when she coughed a drop of blood was in it. she is not sick i know this is not normal.

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Could be normal: Inform the surgeon about this event. The surgeon may want to examine her tonsillectomy site.

Answered 9/5/2018

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A member asked:

My daughter tonsils were removed july 23 and she said when she coughed a drop of blood was in it. she is not sick i know this is not normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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