what are some things i should know after having deviated septum and sinus surgery?

Question

Is a deviated septum fixed through endoscopic sinus surgery?

Answer 1

Irrigate/followup: Deviated septum and sinus surgery have come a long way over the past decade. Now most patients don't need packing and don't get bruised or swollen on the outside. But it important to follow instructions and not strain or do strenuous activities for a few weeks after surgery. Irrigate with saline regularly and keep your followup appointments so your surgeon can make sure you heal properly.

Answer 2

Unlikely: Without more information, can not answer definitively, but very unlikely.

Answer 3

No: Not needed. Good luck.

Answer 4

Fibrotic scar: They don't remove the disc itself just the gelatinous nucleus pulposis, this is what protrudes and causes nerve root or spinal compression.

Answer 5

Nothing: A discectomy (also called open discectomy) is the surgical removal of herniated disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord. The procedure involves removing the central portion of an intervertebral disc, the nucleus pulposus, which causes pain by stressing the spinal cord or radiating nerves. Often nothing is put in to "replace" the disc.

Answer 6

Sphincterotomy: After less invasive approaches fail (such as dilation and medication), a lateral sphincterotomy (cutting of the internal anal sphincter) can be performed to help heal the fissure.

Answer 7

New physician : That is an older treatment, newer and better ones are available. See a new physician. You have some of the more famous colorectal surgeons in the world in chicago - i would suggest your see them. Look up abcarian - you can't go wrong with him. Older guy, probably close to retirement, but he knows this stuff very very very well.

Answer 8

Ask yourself why: Was it a skull tumor or brain tumor? Why was the drug started in the 1st place? For seizure prevention? Have you ever had a seizure? Do you still need it? If you still need a seizure med, why phenobarbital? That's a bad drug for adults: bad for your bones, not great for your liver either. Go see a neurologist and ask him/her to reassess everything.

Answer 9

Highly dependent: On what surgery you are having.

Answer 10

Depends: What the condition was that surgically treated. Hopefully you will have less pain and better function then you had before.

Answer 11

Good Question: Depending on the type of foot surgery. You may have swelling, pain [controlled with medication]. Immobilization. Dressing changes. Physical therapy. I suggest you discuss post op care with the surgeon.

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