Hello,
It is common to have throat
pain and earache post-tonsillectomy. It sometimes remains more than it is said and some individuals experienced
pain for 2 or 3 weeks after surgery.
Pain is expected to be more intense when tonsillectomy is done at your age or older.
Post tonsillectomy
pain is probably the result of muscle spasm caused by inflammation and irritation of the pharyngeal musculature.
Pain in the ear is a referred
pain from the throat as stimulation of the nerve supplying the throat could make you feel the
pain in the ear.
Having a history of trigeminal neuralgia might suggest your higher susceptibility to feel more intense
pain than others, this is my assumption.
Keeping your throat and your body well hydrated is important. Some individuals experience more
pain relief with cold applicants to the neck or cold drinks intake as they help relax the muscles of the pharynx.
Fever is of concern and exclusion of infection is essential although you mentioned that it is a low grade one and not persistent.
I would advise you to follow up with your doctor to exclude other causes like infection.
Hope you find this information useful.
Please keep us updated.
This answer does not substitute for direct medical consultation.
Dr. Safaa Mahmoud.
MB BCh, MSc Internal Medicine. MD Medical Oncology.
PhD Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science.
