My little sister had her tonsils removed today and she is in tremendous pain!
Does anyone know what I can do to help her relax?
2006-07-19 07:54:54 · 18 answers · asked by Myrt 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
My little sister had her tonsils and abnoids removed. She is in intense pain, does anyone know how I can help her relax?
2006-07-19 07:57:02 · update #1
Iam sorry honey........ maybe this could help:
Most patients experience considerable pain after surgery that requires strong pain relievers. Intense pain prolongs the recuperation period and may be so severe that it causes dehydration.
Pain Medicines. A very sore throat or ear pain is normal after the tonsils are removed. Expect pain in the ears between the 3rd and 7th days because the same nerve that goes to the tonsils also goes to the ear. Give regular does of pain medicine (any acetaminophen medicines, such as Tylenol) 4 to 5 times a day for a week. If your child has severe pain, use the prescription pain medicine as labeled. DO NOT USE ASPIRIN OR IBUPROFEN because these medicines increase the chance of bleeding. You can use cool compresses or ice packs on your child's neck to help your child feel more comfortable. You can also have your child suck on ice chips or chew gum.
Fever Medicines. It is normal for children to run a fever between 99°F (37°C) and 101°F (38°C) for the first few days after surgery. The fever will be worse if your child doesn't drink enough liquids and becomes dehydrated. Give acetaminophen for the fever.
Bad Breath. This is normal. It comes from a white to yellowish scab that forms over the tonsil surgery site. You can help your child's breath by giving him a mild salt-water mixture to gargle. After gargling, your child may spit up some bloody mucus. The scab breaks off during healing within 5 to 10 days and the bad breath will go away.
Bleeding. There should be no bleeding from the nose or mouth after your child returns home. Get up to check on your child once or twice during the first night after surgery. If there is any bleeding, take the child to the emergency room immediately. The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor on call will check your child. Between the 5th and 10th days after surgery, the scab breaks off the surgery site and your child may spit up some bloody mucus. If the bleeding does not stop in 20 to 30 minutes, bring your child to the emergency room.
Activity. It is best for your child to rest at home for the first 48 hours after surgery. Activity may be slowly increased as your child's strength increases. There is no rule for the right time to go back to school, but a guideline is 7 to 10 days after the tonsils are taken out. Rough play and contact sports should not be allowed until 14 days after tonsil or adenoid surgery. Contact your child's school for make up work.
I hope this help a liitle sweety...wish the best.
2006-07-19 08:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's usually around the second week that pain starts to improve. By the end of the third week, you should be back to normal. Drink plenty and avoid acidic drinks, such as oj for example, fatty milk products don't help either so no ice-cream. You can gargle with warm salt water and suck on some ice cubes to help soothe the inflammation. Just keep an eye on your temperature, if it starts to climb get your butt back to the doc.
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2016-04-14 00:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lois 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHEN I HAD MY TONSILS REMOVED AT THE AGE OF 13, I MADE SURE TO HAVE LOTS OF ICE CREAM AND JELLO, READ PLENTY BOOKS,WATCHED COMICAL MOVIES,DID SOME OIL PAINTS.
BY KEEPING BUSY, MY MIND WAS OFF THE PAIN.
I ALSO MADE SURE TO DO SOME LIGHT EXERCISES SO AS NOT TO GET STIFF. SHE SHOULD TAKE A BUBBLE BATH AND THE PAIN WILL DISAPPEAR.
I HOPE I'VE BEEN HELPFUL.
WISHING HER A SPEEDY RECOVERY.
2006-07-19 09:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by GOOD BRAINER 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yup, vanilla ice cream and Popsicles and maybe she can chew on some finely crushed ice. Hope she feels better soon. Make sure she rests quietly. Close the blinds and make sure shes not too hot or cold. Can you put a TV and DVD player in her room so she can watch some of her favorite movies.
2006-07-19 08:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The doctor should have gone over that and especially the nurse before she was discharged from the hospital..but a child can take Tylenol or ibuprofen (you need to check on dosage for her age and if she is allergic to any medication) also they both come in liquid because I wouldn't give her pills..lots of fluid and cold stuff especially Popsicles and Gatorade (avoid carbonated stuff because it may uncomfortable for her right now..) keep her head elevated when she is laying in bed or on her side and watch her breathing and bleeding from her mouth..any concerns please call your doctor right away and if emergent go the local ER or call 911...lots of info but I hope this helps...
2006-07-19 08:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by FloNightingGale 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give her lots and lots of popcicles. i dont know about ice cream cause i was never given any after i got my tonsils removed but it might work.
2006-07-19 07:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by citygirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about liquid Tylenol for kids? Might help relieve some of the pain for her.
2006-07-19 07:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by whizwham 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try pickle juice. Just sip very lightly. It doesn't coat the throat like the "ice cream solution." Also it has salt which speeds healing. Poor lil' sis!. Good luck.
2006-07-19 07:58:25 · answer #8 · answered by Tommystune 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If she can have her eat something cold or drink water. Try ice cubes. I got mine out and didnt feel like eating anything.
2006-07-19 07:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by cynthia_0516 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
calm her down, a warm bath, icepacks on the outside of her neck, warm tea because sometimes cold items such as ice cream can be irritating to the throat.
2006-07-19 08:40:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋