How to care for children with tonsillectomy

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My child is very easy to catch a cold. Maybe his constitution is not very good. Every time he catches a cold, his tonsil will become inflamed. Moreover, every time he catches a cold, the situation is very serious. The doctor says that he can only do tonsillectomy. Now there is a week after the operation, and the child's recovery is very good. Let's talk about how to care for children with tonsillectomy.

How to care for children with tonsillectomy

First: after tonsillectomy, we can use infusion for anti-inflammatory treatment, prevent infection, light liquid diet, avoid overheating and scalding food. Pay attention to rest and talk less. After 3 days, you can take a semi liquid diet, and check regularly to see the wound healing.

Second: the wound pain is obvious within 24 hours after the operation, so sedatives and analgesics can be used appropriately. The next day, the pain gradually relieved, generally 5-7 days, the pain gradually disappeared, this is the normal rule. If the wound pain intensifies, it is a sign of infection, and antibiotics should be used to control the inflammation in time.

Third: at the same time, pay attention to observe whether there is bleeding in the wound. If there is secretion in the mouth, let the patient gently spit out the secretion in the mouth to see if there is fresh blood in the saliva. When the patient is not awake, he should pay special attention to observe whether he has frequent swallowing action to avoid swallowing the blood.

matters needing attention

After tonsillectomy, some patients often feel some pain, and some patients will not dare to eat. At this time, family members should encourage patients to eat to speed up the healing process. Generally, there is no dietary taboo after 3 weeks.