 [ Symptoms ] i recently had tonsillectomy and now if i drink any carbonated drink i get sick and my throat get infected dear sirmadam  i recently had tonsillectomy and after almost one year of tonsillectomy i am getting sick if i drink any carbonated drink like cola even drinking only one gulp i get sick very fast headache fever flu throat pain can attack me easily i am tired of taking dozens of medicines my age is 18 please tell me the solution [ Disease ] it is ok to have these symptoms after the surgery for a while until the edema and swelling subside there would be also some adhesions on the site so i recommend starting physiotherapy for mobilization and breaking down adhesions with ultra sound therapy after the wound heals and the stitches are removed use contrast bathshot and cold elevate your hands above heart level swelling usually takes 2  3 weeks to go and then you should feel better gradually with it if no change then i recommend ncv test