Fever is worsened by a poor fluid intake producing dehydration. During this time patients should be up and walking. The more you move around, the sooner you will start to feel better. Activity may be increased slowly, with a return to work after normal eating and drinking resumes, and pain medication is no longer required. Travel on airplanes or far away from a medical facility is not recommended for two weeks following surgery.
Vigorous physical activity should be avoided for 14 days following tonsil surgery. This results from a white to yellowish membrane that forms in the throat in the region of the tonsil surgery. Bad breath may be improved by gargling a mild salt water solution. The membrane sloughs off during healing between the 5th and 10th days postoperatively and when this occurs the patient may spit up some bloody mucous.
It is used for mild to moderate pain Instructions: Adults: mg PO twice daily. Precautions: Do not with other anti-inflammatory medications such as Motrin. Do not take with other anti-inflammatory medications. Instructions: Oral dosage: Adults: 1—2 tablets or capsules 5 mg of oxycodone by mouth PO every 6 hours as needed.
It may be necessary to exceed the usual dosage recommendation i. You may take one Tylenol and one Percocet tablet for mild to moderate pain Precautions: Do not drive while taking this medication. Do not take full doses of Tylenol and Percocet as you will exceed the maximum acetaminophen dose. Steroids are often tapered meaning the starting dose is higher and the dose is gradually decreased. Precautions: Steroids can cause indigestion and mood changes.
Let your physician know if you have any past history of gastric ulcers, TB, or other issues. Anti-nausea medication Zofran If you have a history of nausea or vomiting after surgery you may be given some medication to take as needed. Adult Tonsillectomy This page provides information about the tonsils and surgery of the tonsils including reasons surgery may be recommended, risks associated with surgery, and postoperative instructions.
What are tonsils and adenoids and why are they removed? Surgery Tonsillectomy is surgery to removal the tonsils. Risks of Surgery : Risks are uncommon and include, but are not limited to the following: Anesthesia risks.
Surgery is performed in the mouth and rarely the structures of the mouth can be injured from surgical instruments Voice change. Theoretical but very uncommon Velopharyngeal insufficiency VPI. A two-part study was designed to investigate the effect of tonsillectomy on eustachian tube function and to identify if any change is related to postoperative pain.
Thirty-one patients with type A tympanograms, undergoing tonsillectomy enrolled in study A. Patients had tympanometry the next day and filled in a questionnaire incorporating visual analogue pain scores.
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It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Important Phone Numbers. Topic Contents Your Recovery How can you care for yourself at home? When should you call for help? Where can you learn more? Top of the page. Your Recovery A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. How can you care for yourself at home? Rest when you feel tired.
Getting enough sleep will help you recover. Try to walk each day. Start by walking a little more than you did the day before. Bit by bit, increase the amount you walk. Walking boosts blood flow and helps prevent pneumonia and constipation. Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, for 2 weeks or until your doctor says it is okay. For 2 weeks, avoid lifting anything that would make you strain. This may include a child, heavy grocery bags and milk containers, a heavy briefcase or backpack, cat litter or dog food bags, or a vacuum cleaner.
Avoid dirt, dust, and heat for 2 weeks after surgery. These things can irritate your throat. Latest Newscasts. Weather Cams. Send Us Your Weather Photos. Download the Weather App. Submit a Tip. Sex Trafficking on the South Plains.
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