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Is Having A Tonsils Removal Surgery Safe During Pregnancy?

I m 19 weeks pregnant and am due to get my tonsils out in about two months.I have suffered from bilateral quincies in the past and it runs in my family I also have constant tonsil stones .It has taken me 8 years to finally get a referral and a date for surgery and if I cancel I have to redo all of it again and it will take longer now that I m older i don t know what to do should I risk it and get surgery as I can be in pain for another 8 years and everyone is just telling me to cancel but I m not willing to give up my chance to finally be sore throats free
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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You can undergo surgery . But be cautious about the antibiotics you are given during and after the procedure.
Amoxicillin, Cephalosporins are safe during pregnancy. Fo pr pain relief paracetamol is safe during pregnancy.
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Is Having A Tonsils Removal Surgery Safe During Pregnancy?

You can undergo surgery . But be cautious about the antibiotics you are given during and after the procedure. Amoxicillin, Cephalosporins are safe during pregnancy. Fo pr pain relief paracetamol is safe during pregnancy.