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Is having tympanostomy tubes put in a painful operation?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: For an adult... Very simple.. Little to no pain. For a child very little to no pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen) after the procedure is fine and children are usually back to normal activity several hours after the procedure.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: There is some discomfort after the procedure. Usually pain medication and/or ear drops are prescribed for post op management.
Answered 12/24/2014
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Prob not: Depends how done. Usually not. Obviously if patient asleep no pain. If awake, some discomfort with anesthesia used.
Answered 1/25/2014
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