How long does it take a child to recover from a tonsillectomy?

It takes most children 7 to 10 days to recover from a tonsillectomy. Some children feel better in just a few days and some children take as many as 14 days to recover.

What days are the worst after a tonsillectomy?

Anecdotal evidence from several ENT departments suggests that pain following tonsillectomy is worst on the second and/or third days after surgery.

What is recovery like after tonsillectomy?

When the area is healed completely in about 3 to 4 weeks, the discoloration will be gone. You should plan on resting at home for at least a week after the tonsillectomy, and limit activity for 2 weeks. There is a risk of bleeding after a tonsillectomy. The risk decreases after 10 days.

Is a tonsillectomy considered major surgery?

A tonsillectomy is a common but major surgery with serious risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options.

Does it hurt when tonsil scabs fall off?

The scabs from tonsil removal fall off sometime between 5 to 10 days after surgery. The scabs usually start falling out in small pieces. The scabs can sometimes fall off without warning and are occasionally painful.

Is tonsillectomy a major surgery?

Can my child use a straw after tonsillectomy?

Your child should not drink through a straw after surgery until his throat is completely healed. Using a straw may increase the risk of bleeding. Give frequent small feedings of soft foods and cool liquids.

Do you get stitches with a tonsillectomy?

You may have sutures (stitches). These usually dissolve on their own within three weeks after the operation. They do not usually need to be removed and will fall out by themselves.

Do they put stitches after tonsil removal?

You may have sutures (stitches). These usually dissolve on their own within three weeks after the operation. They do not usually need to be removed and will fall out by themselves. Can I eat and drink as normal after the operation?

What should a child eat after a tonsillectomy?

Ice cream and pudding are recommended foods to eat following a tonsillectomy. Soft, cool foods are easy to swallow and will not irritate or inflame sensitive throat tissue. According to the Associates in Otolaryngology, other soft, cool foods that soothe an irritated throat following a tonsillectomy are sherbet, custard and Italian ice.

Does your child need a tonsillectomy?

Children who are severely affected by recurrent throat infections (more than seven episodes in one year, five in each of two years, or three in each of three years) may be helped by a tonsillectomy. However, just having a sore throat doesn’t count.

What to expect after your tonsillectomy?

Tonsillectomy recovery. Patients can experience some pain as they recover from a tonsillectomy. You might have a sore throat after surgery. You might also feel pain in your jaw, ears, or neck. Get plenty of rest, especially in the first two to three days after surgery.

What to expect tonsillectomy children?

a tonsillectomy,with or without removing the adenoids,is a painful and uncomfortable procedure -your child’s throat can be sore for 10 to 14 days after the operation