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Is Excessive Tissue Around The Uvula Normal Post Tonsillectomy?

I just had a tonsillectomy yesterday morning (I m 21). My throat doesn t look like any of the online post-tonsillectomy pictures... it looks like a lot of tissue was left around the uvula. I got my tonsils out to get rid of crypts and tonsil stones and I am terrified that I am going through this pain for nothing if there s enough tonsil tissue for the tonsil stones to come back. My ENT s office is closed until Wednesday and she never came to see me after the surgery so I have no idea what s going on. I d provide a picture but can t find anything to add one.
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. As you have been through tonsillectomy surgery just yesterday, the surgical site must show all the signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, pain and heat.

As the site will heal, the swelling will reduce and the tissue you are seeing around uvula will shrink. After complete healing, you will see that there will be no tonsil tissue for stones to lodge. As you are 21, there is a possibility that the pictures you saw online were different from yours as this procedure is usually performed in children and they have less post-operative symptoms.

Fort now, follow your doctor's instructions and take medicines on time. Do not worry about the swelling you are seeing and give body the time to heal and recover.

However, if you do not the swelling reduced in about a week, then you should definitely consult your ENT surgeon.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you recover soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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Is Excessive Tissue Around The Uvula Normal Post Tonsillectomy?

Hello, I can understand your concern. As you have been through tonsillectomy surgery just yesterday, the surgical site must show all the signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, pain and heat. As the site will heal, the swelling will reduce and the tissue you are seeing around uvula will shrink. After complete healing, you will see that there will be no tonsil tissue for stones to lodge. As you are 21, there is a possibility that the pictures you saw online were different from yours as this procedure is usually performed in children and they have less post-operative symptoms. Fort now, follow your doctor s instructions and take medicines on time. Do not worry about the swelling you are seeing and give body the time to heal and recover. However, if you do not the swelling reduced in about a week, then you should definitely consult your ENT surgeon. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you recover soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah