{"id":4514,"date":"2019-07-05T22:46:43","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T19:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ent.gr\/?p=4514"},"modified":"2019-07-05T22:46:43","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T19:46:43","slug":"post-operative-care-for-tonsillectomy-and-adenoidectomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/post-operative-care-for-tonsillectomy-and-adenoidectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Operative Care for Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/post-operative-care-for-tonsillectomy-and-adenoidectomy\/#Post-Operative_Care_for_Tonsillectomy_and_Adenoidectomy\" >Post-Operative Care for Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/post-operative-care-for-tonsillectomy-and-adenoidectomy\/#Dehydration_Occurring_after_Surgery\" >Dehydration Occurring after Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/post-operative-care-for-tonsillectomy-and-adenoidectomy\/#Things_to_Avoid_and_keep_in_mind\" >Things to Avoid and keep in mind:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Operative_Care_for_Tonsillectomy_and_Adenoidectomy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Post-Operative Care for Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Important Post-Operative instructions so that the tonsillectomy will remain a success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">The recovery from tonsillectomy<\/span> is a very painful period, often the worst pain people can recall, so please be understanding and patient with yourself, or the patient you are caring for. There are generally two periods to recovery, the first severe and the second less so, before returning to normal health. The first period lasts 5-7 days in children and 7-10 days in those over about twelve years old, and is the time the throat is \u201cre-growing\u201d its covering. If you look at the throat then, it is red and white and swollen, especially the uvula that hangs down in the middle of the throat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">The second period lasts another 5-7 days in children or 7-10 days in those over twelve years old and has less pain, although you will still find that yawning, coughing, and sneezing will cause sharp twinges of pain. During this time the swelling improves and the tissue looks gray.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dehydration_Occurring_after_Surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Dehydration Occurring after Surgery<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/dehydration\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354086\">Dehydration<\/a> is the biggest enemy of the recovery period.\u00a0It will increase the pain, increase the risk of bleeding or infection, and delay the healing. It usually happens because the pain of swallowing keeps the patient from drinking enough liquids. Therefore, the key is to force fluids, and that works best when pain control is maximized. You may find it helpful to take pain medicine during the night, especially if the patient awakens. These are usually best taken with some other liquid or soft food, because they can be irritating to the stomach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">The worst pain is usually in the morning, especially beginning a day or two after the operation. Please be aware that no combination of medicines will eliminate the pain the patient will need to continue eating\/drinking in spite of the remaining discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">B<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">leeding<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> can occur in 5-7% of patients. \u00a0It may come from the nose, the mouth, or be vomited or coughed up. In a small number of cases it may require treatment in the emergency department or operating room.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10431\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10431\" class=\"wp-image-10431 size-medium\" title=\"Post-operative instructions for tonsillectomy.ent\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tonillectomy.ent_-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Post-operative instructions for tonsillectomy.ent\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Post-operative instructions for tonsillectomy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Fever:\u00a0<\/span>A low-grade fever (less than 38 degrees) following surgery may occur and should be treated with acetaminophen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">It is important that you drink plenty of fluids after surgery. This helps the healing process and helps reduce the chance of fever. Fever may indicate that you have not taken in sufficient fluids or may have an infection.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Remember that the patient should only have liquids or soft foods for the first ten days.\u00a0 Any liquid or soft food is safe, but most people will prefer cold over warm, and most find acidic things (citrus, carbonated soda or tomato products) will be more irritating. Favorites among our patients are popsicles, ice cream, sherbet, jello, pudding, applesauce, yogurt, eggs, potatoes, pasta, and soups. Definitely avoid hard, crunchy and chewy foods \u2013 they will increase the risk of bleeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Avoid_and_keep_in_mind\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Things to Avoid and keep in mind:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Remember, no strenuous activity for 10 days following the operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Since moisture helps soothe the healing throat,\u00a0a room humidifier (hot or cold) is suggested when the patient is sleeping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/pediatric-ent\/adenoids-hyperplasia\/\">adenoid<\/a> tissue is at the back of the nose and upper throat; healing is improved and foul odor reduced by flushing, spraying or dripping salt water\u00a0(saline) into the nose every 3-4 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row pix_padding_top=&#8221;pix-top-no-padding&#8221; pix_padding_bottom=&#8221;pix-bottom-no-padding&#8221; gradient_colors=&#8221;%5B%7B%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Contact us&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-phone&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fen%2Fcontacts||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book an appointment&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-calendar&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fen%2Fappointment||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Get directions&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-map-marker&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fdir%2F%2FEyiasis%2BENT%2BAcupuncture%2C%2BGeor.%2BDrosini%2B16%2C%2BKifisia%2B145%2B62%2F%4038.0718225%2C23.8122364%2C15z%2Fdata%3D!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x14a19edf40479729%3A0xa4593bd0e0aed04b!2m2!1d23.8122364!2d38.0718225||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post-Operative Instructions: The recovery from tonsillectomy is a very painful period, often the worst pain people can recall, so please be understanding&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ent-surgery"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4514"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4514\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}