Bleeding tonsil scab after tonsillectomy

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I got a tonsillectomy on Tuesday October 31st. The tonsil scab is now bleeding and I can taste blood. Should I go to the ER?

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Dr. Rahul Bhargava ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 17 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Bhargava

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 17 yrs exp Delhi

Yes you should... After 1 week if the bleeding occurs it can be due to an infection at te operated site. You should get it checked as soon as possible...

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