im 13 years old and a female i had my tonsils taken out and it like day 11 so my scabs are coming off. everyone tells me to drink cold water and i do it stops the bleedng for a second and then it starts bleeding again and it feels like the bleeding is getting bigger and bigger. on my paper it says sleeping helps but i cant when theres blood eveywhere in my mouth. i also freak out bad and then i will start to cry which makes my throat hurt worse. so im not sure what to do now. also am to sure what to eat so it doesnt hurt.
PLEASE help me i really need advice!!!!!
Hi Dooley852
Sweety there are several risks to tonsillectomy [removal of tonsils]. The primary risk is post-operative bleeding. The risk for bleeding is highest at 7-10 days after surgery, and is primarily associated with tonsillectomy only. This is the time period when the scabs in the back of the throat slough off. If bleeding occurs, it typically is very light (less than 1/4 cup) and resolves almost immediately. Any bleeding heavier than that requires reevaluation in the ER or by your surgeon and may require cauterization of the bleeding site. This risk can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity for two weeks after surgery, avoiding foods with sharp edges like chips for two weeks, and avoiding aspirin or NSAID for the same period of time. The overall risk of bleeding is approximately 2 percent.
Don't freak out, simply inform your parents OR ER OR the surgeon/healthcare provider who conducted your surgery and they will help you out. Do keep us posted. Good luck