Tonsillectomy surgery has risks like any surgery does. Complications include: * Reactions to anesthesia * Swelling of the tongue and soft palate * Infection (rare) * Bleeding during surgery 🩸Bleeding after surgery If there’s going to be bleeding after tonsillectomy, it’s usually 5-7 days post op when the soft scabs in the throat start to melt away during the healing process. Drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding strenuous activity, and modifying diet to soft foods help decrease the risk. The risk

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