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Needs attention fast, got my tonsils cauterized and 1 day later they are pussy and so red. is this normal?? they burn too. help i'm worried

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tonsils Cauterized: Greetings. Typically I will cauterize tonsils after a tonsillectomy and patients are experiencing bleeding. Regardless of the reason, once the tonsillar area is Cauterized, redness and a white scabbing like covering develops over the Cauterized area. This is the normal state of healing. It is a very painful area and redness will occur. See your doctor for a post cautery recheck.

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Answered 7/10/2015

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A member asked:

Needs attention fast, got my tonsils cauterized and 1 day later they are pussy and so red. is this normal?? they burn too. help i'm worried

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Dr Willson agreed

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