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How common is it after tonsillectomy to completely permanently lose gag reflex on one side of the throat?

Q: how common is it after tonsillectomy to completely permanently lose gag reflex on one side of the throat?

: Rather unusual and almost unique. Would see a neurologist as this would involve cranial nerves and hard to conceive as to how it could occur

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Rather unusual and almost unique. Would see a neurologist as this would involve cranial nerves and hard to conceive as to how it could occur

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/8/2021

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A member asked:

How common is it after tonsillectomy to completely permanently lose gag reflex on one side of the throat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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