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Indications of Bleeding After a Tonsillectomy

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After a tonsillectomy, monitor for frequent swallowing or throat clearing - this may indicate bleeding at the incision site! Family teaching after a tonsillectomy: no red liquids, straws, spicy, hot, or crispy/coarse foods.

After a tonsillectomy, monitor for frequent swallowing or throat clearing - this may indicate bleeding at the incision site!

Family teaching after a tonsillectomy: no red liquids, straws, or spicy, hot, or crispy/coarse foods.

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