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I had surgery on a torn meniscus yesterday and this morning when i woke up i experienced extreme pain on either side of my neck a very sore throat wit?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Throat: Likely related to your anesthesia, position, intubation. Call & speak with the anesthesiologist.

Answered 12/5/2012

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Depending on the : Type of anesthesia, it could be a response from being intubated and irritation caused by the breathing tube. If it is severe, contact your anesthesiologist to discuss. He may want to have you evaluated.

Answered 12/6/2012

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A member asked:

I had surgery on a torn meniscus yesterday and this morning when i woke up i experienced extreme pain on either side of my neck a very sore throat wit?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

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