How to do soft palate enlargement after tonsillectomy

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I've had tonsillectomy before. After the operation, there was swelling of the soft palate, which is a very common complication. Let's talk about it. What should I do when this happens?

How to do soft palate enlargement after tonsillectomy

First of all, after tonsillectomy, if the soft palate swelling may be caused by infection, you can take some anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment.

Secondly, tonsillectomy is also known as tonsillectomy. This operation is suitable for repeated acute attacks of tonsillitis, excessive hypertrophy of tonsil, benign tumor of tonsil and other diseases. The operation methods are divided into stripping method and squeezing method. There will be complications such as bleeding and wound infection after operation.

Finally, on the second day after operation, a layer of white film appeared on the wound surface, which was a normal reaction. The tunica albuginea began to fall off about 5-7 days after operation, granulation was formed on the wound surface, and the surface epithelium began to grow. If the white film is dirty gray, you should pay attention to the possibility of infection, use antibiotics and gargle with 0.5 ~ 1% hydrogen peroxide solution.

matters needing attention

After tonsillectomy, we should pay attention to diet, eat more light food, avoid spicy food. Liquid food can be taken three hours after operation, and salt water can be used to gargle after six hours. When the wound pain, the neck can be cold compress.