Is it normal to bleed 10 days after a tonsillectomy?

Between 5 and 10 days after a tonsillectomy, your scabs will begin to fall off. This is an entirely normal process and may cause a small amount of bleeding. Bleeding from scabs is a type of secondary post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage because it occurs more than 24 hours after the surgery.

How long does it take for a 3 year old to recover from tonsillectomy?

Your child will need to take it easy for 1 to 2 weeks after a tonsillectomy. It takes most children 7 to 10 days to recover from a tonsillectomy. Most kids are able to return to school a week after surgery.

How many days should you rest after tonsillectomy?

Recovery time for a tonsillectomy is usually at least 10 days to two weeks.

When do the scabs start to heal after a tonsillectomy?

Day 9 -10: Once you reach around 10 days, you can expect a little bit of healing around the scabs. The scabs which are raw and bloody, right from day 1, will now slowly start to develop a new skin. This is what can be considered a clear sign of healing.

What are the side effects of a tonsillectomy?

They have side effects like dissents and nausea. Here is a picture from day 3. Slept quite well and didn’t wake up to take pain killers. The pain is similar to yesterday and there isn’t much pain. I have read a lot on people’s experiences and usually they say it gets worse after day 3 or 4.

When did the pain from the tonsillectomy start?

Burnt tissue started peeling at day 8th of my tonsillectomy. See the difference between two sides. I woke up with considerable (still bearable) pain at night and took my pain med. The pain is from dryness and peeling of the white burnt tissue.

How long should a child be on pain medication after a tonsillectomy?

Regular doses of the pain medication prescribed by your doctor should be given every four hours while the patient is awake. This should be continued for the first five to seven days. Your child may need prescription pain medicine for seven to ten days. This is completely normal.