Your child may spit up specks of blood or may feel it dripping down the back of their throat in the first 48 hours after surgery, this is okay. In about 2% of patients there is some bleeding after 6 or 8 days. If this happens, do not become excited, for this bleeding is usually slight and stops spontaneously.

What are the complications of a adenoidectomy?

The risks of an adenoidectomy are rare but include: Failure to resolve the underlying breathing problems, ear infections, or nasal drainage. Excessive bleeding (very rare) Permanent changes in vocal quality.

What to expect after removing adenoids?

Most children have throat pain for a few days after an adenoidectomy. After the surgery, your child may have bad breath, a stuffy nose, and voice changes for a few days. Your child may feel tired. Your child should be able to go back to school or day care in 2 or 3 days.