Fever after tonsillectomy needs to be analyzed in relation to the specific time, the specific time after surgery is different, the specific temperature of the fever is different, the principle of treatment is also different. Need to combine the specific situation targeted treatment.
1. If the fever is within 24 hours after surgery, mainly low fever, not more than 38 degrees, then first consider the postoperative wound absorption heat. The patient can be instructed to drink more water, local cold compresses, physical cooling and other measures, while strengthening the prevention of infection treatment. When the local inflammatory media absorption body temperature can return to normal.
2. If the patient does not have fever after surgery, but suddenly develops fever within 1 week after surgery, and the temperature is more than 38 degrees, then we need to consider that it is related to the infection of the tonsil wound and other factors. It is recommended to improve the blood routine, blood culture and other tests, if necessary, throat swab culture, according to the situation of the adjustment of sensitive antibiotics, appropriate use of antipyretic and analgesic drugs treatment.
3. If it has been 1 month after the operation and the wound is completely healed, the fever may not be related to the tonsillectomy itself, and it is necessary to combine with the clinical symptoms to find other causes. For example, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system inflammatory diseases, and give targeted treatment.