Pain after a tonsil operation
Pain after tonsil surgery is usually treated with drugs of the lowest WHO level. Paracetamol or Metamizol are particularly suitable here, as they have no influence on blood clotting and therefore represent a lower risk of post-bleeding. For very severe pain, weak opioids can also be used in combination with these.
As a rule, however, attempts are made to keep the need for opioids as low as possible, as substances in this substance class have significantly more possible side effects. The supporting measures after an almond operation also have a very positive effect on the healing process. These include cooling the throat both from the inside, e.g. by eating ice cream, and from the outside with cooling packs. Also the sparing by the consumption of soft food and extensive chewing can contribute significantly to the reduction of pain. Sufficient drinking quantities and mouth rinses with sage or chamomile tea also support wound healing and have a positive effect on the postoperative course.
