Your child may have a sore throat or headache for a few days. If your child has severe pain, use the prescription pain medicine as labeled. You can use cool compresses or ice packs on your child's neck to help your child feel more comfortable. You can also have your child suck on ice chips or chew gum. Diet Begin giving your child cool, clear liquids as soon as she wants to drink.
Popsicles are also good.
Gradually add foods that your child feels like eating until the diet is back to normal. Your child may feel sick to her stomach, throw up, or feel tired and cranky. This should get better within a few hours. Occasionally, nausea and vomiting are caused by the codeine in the prescribed pain medicine. It is best for your child to rest at home for the first 1 to 2 days after surgery.