• How do you relieve pain after a tonsillectomy?

My son had a tonsillectomy 2 days ago. It hurts bad. How do you relieve pain after a tonsillectomy?

3 Answers

  • Pain Management Specialist
  • Tampa, FL

Tonsillectomy is painful. Prescription for Acetaminophen in syrup can be obtained from your pediatrician. At least 500mg every 4 hours if weight allows it, should help. Also eating cold food like jello may
help. Eating ice and local external ice can add some benefits. No opiates should be given.

  • Pain Management Specialist
  • TEMPE, AZ

Chlorseptic spray, lidocaine gargle, salt water gargle may be helpful.

  • Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
  • Glendale, AZ

Tylenol

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