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I had surgery on my neck and its swollen and very painful what can i do?

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Call your surgeon: I don't know the time frame but swelling in your neck can be very dangerous because your airway can become compromised. Call your surgeon.

Answered 12/19/2012

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Talk to surgeon.: Only they know what they did to you and what the expected outcomes could be. Doesn't sound right, but might be.

Answered 3/26/2013

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