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Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Post tonsillectomy bleeding can occur for up to 2 weeks post op and sometimes (rarely) up to 3 weeks, although uncommon.
You definitely need to go to a hospital which has an ENT specialist as it sounds like you are having heavy bleeding and it may need to be cauterised in the operating room. If you are feeling weak your haemoglobin could be low. See your GP for contacting a local specialist and do a blood test.
The reason why bleeding occurs after the op is that the tonsillectomy area is raw and heals over 2 weeks with a moist scab in the area where new blood vessels grow in as things heal. This area can bleed - sometimes small amounts like blood stained saliva and sometimes heavy, needing urgent surgery.
You should seek specialist care ASAP
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