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I accidentally hit the back of throat (left tonsil) with my waterpik. it looked like a small chunk came out and now it won't stop bleeding and it's pretty painful. should i be concerned i've injured myself?

Q: i accidentally hit the back of throat (left tonsil) with my waterpik. it looked like a small chunk came out and now it won't stop bleeding and it's pretty painful. should i be concerned i've injured myself?

: Hope by now it has stopped. If not pl go to the ER

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Hope by now it has stopped. If not pl go to the ER

Answered 1/19/2023

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

it should heal I a few days. If not, see your GP

Answered 1/30/2023

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A member asked:

I accidentally hit the back of throat (left tonsil) with my waterpik. it looked like a small chunk came out and now it won't stop bleeding and it's pretty painful. should i be concerned i've injured myself?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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