Question

What should be taken into account after a tonsillectomy?

Answer

After a tonsillectomy, the following precautions should be noted:

  1. In terms of diet, patients can start with semi-liquid foods within 1 to 2 days after the surgery and can gradually switch to soft foods after a week. It is also recommended to consume more vegetables and fruits.
  2. Psychologically, due to the possibility of regional pain and bleeding or mucus with blood from the nasopharynx, patients should not become overly anxious.
  3. Regarding regional care, it is advisable to avoid violent coughing and sneezing to reduce the risk of bleeding.