Small tongue edema after tonsil surgery refers to suspensory edema, and it takes about 5~7 days for the swelling to subside, and the exact time varies from person to person.
After tonsil surgery, due to the surgical instruments will stimulate the uvula, there may be a small tongue edema, the longer the operation time, the more intraoperative stimulation, the more serious edema, usually the first day after the operation to reach the peak, with the gradual recovery of edema will be gradually reduced, usually 5~7 days can be completely reduced swelling.
If the edema of the uvula after tonsil surgery is mild, usually pay attention to rinse the mouth with warm water after eating and keep the local hygiene of the mouth, usually no special medication is needed.
If the edema of the uvula is more serious, resulting in breathlessness and foreign body sensation, local application of budesonide suspension solution nebulized inhalation, combined with the application of dexamethasone, methylprednisolone and other medications, usually in 7 days can be completely reduced swelling recovery.
Post-tonsil surgery small tongue edema pay attention to good care, if necessary, follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, not self-medication.