These notes are
for general guidance only.
Please read the disclaimer at the bottom
of this page.
Usually the surgery will have been done as a Daycase:
your child will be discharged about 6 hours post-operatively.
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Bleeding
There is a very small chance of the nose or throat
bleeding, from the time of discharge until the adenoid bed has
healed, which takes about 10-14 days. If your child bleeds from
the nose or mouth or vomits blood you should contact
Mr Morrison urgently, or go to the nearest A&E Department.
Re-admission to hospital may be required.
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Pain
There can be stiffness and pain in the neck after
adenoids have been removed. Usually simple pain killers such as
Calpol (Paracetamol) or Ibuprofen syrup, in the recommended doses,
will be enough to relieve the discomfort. . Ibuprofen (Nurofen)
or Voltarol should be avoided in certain children with asthma
as they can make it worse. If you child has asthma and has never
had these anti-inflammatories, therefore, you must give it with
caution or not at all. It will settle after about a week
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Infection
If your child has a persistent raised temperature
or smelly breath, may be an infection. You should get a course
of antibiotics from your GP, unless these have already been given
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School
Your child should be kept off school for between
one and two weeks following the operation. Keep him or her away
from large parties or strenuous sports and swimming for the first
two weeks.
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