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[|Human|] My husband had oral surgery(wisdom tooth and molar extraction, has stitches) this morning at 11:30am. It is now 10 hours later and he is complaining that he feels like his throat and uvula have been scratched and they hurt pretty bad. This is even after taking a Vicodin and a Motrin. Is this worth calling the oral surgeon over?
[|AI|]  Hi and thanks for the query, I actually think with the Chat Doctor.  However, this pain should normally decrease much within the next 48 hours after surgery. If it actually persists, you might to call the surgeon come over to change the class of the painkiller or increase the dosage if need be. It s but normal to have the scratching sensation at the level of the uvula. The uvula was certainly over manipulated during the surgical process to obtain enough access to the tooth in question. As I mentioned, these symptoms should fade out within the next 48 to 72 hours and are not that rare. Suggest you remain watchful and reassure your husband. IN case of persistence of pain, you might need to call in the physician. Thanks and regards, Bain LE, MD.