Question 1

So, I'm on day 12 after my tonsillectomy and up until yesterday, it seemed like almost all the scabs were gone and my throat looked mostly pink. But today, I've noticed that this white stuff is showing up again. Should I be worried about that or is it normal?

Accepted Answer

It is normal to see some white patches reappear in your throat after a tonsillectomy, even after the scabs have fallen off. This could be due to the healing process and is usually not a cause for concern. However, if you experience severe pain, bleeding, or difficulty swallowing, it is important to contact your healthcare provider. In the meantime, you can continue to manage your symptoms with pain relief medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) as prescribed by your doctor.

Question 2

I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery four days ago and I'm not sure what foods are best for healing right now. What kind of diet should I follow to recover faster and avoid any complications? Are there specific foods that help with swelling or that I should stay away from?

Accepted Answer

Post surgery 1-2 days clear liquids,soft diet and good hydration.First weeek beans,eggs,meat ,fruits and vegetables.Avoid alcohol,smoking and caffeine is advised to the patient.

Question 3

My wife has a hole in her eardrum but there's no fluid or discharge, just occasional severe pain. Can this be treated with medication alone? I really want to avoid surgery if possible, what options do we have?

Accepted Answer

Eardrum hole with pain but no discharge may heal with control of infections and patching;if perforation is large or chronic,tympanoplasty under local or general anesthesia is done at ‚Çπ30k‚Äì‚Çπ80k.

I'm dealing with osmf and recently I've been having a sore throat. Theres this weird itching feeling, almost like something is stuck in there. I'm wondering, could this throat issue be linked to osmf?

No they are not related,that could be Pharyngitis, visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment,consume warm foods and do apsalt water gargling for better results.

More ENT Health Queries

So, I'm on day 12 after my tonsillectomy and up until yesterday, it seemed like almost all the scabs were gone and my throat looked mostly pink. But today, I've noticed that this white stuff is showing up again. Should I be worried about that or is it normal?

I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery four days ago and I'm not sure what foods are best for healing right now. What kind of diet should I follow to recover faster and avoid any complications? Are there specific foods that help with swelling or that I should stay away from?

My wife has a hole in her eardrum but there's no fluid or discharge, just occasional severe pain. Can this be treated with medication alone? I really want to avoid surgery if possible, what options do we have?

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