Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
The disposable stiches after septoplasty feel so tight and painful at 6 days post op.when will they loosen.it really hurts still.just want to cry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Painful septoplasty: Sorry to hear that you are experiencing such pain after your septoplasty procedure. Please call your surgeon to schedule an asap appointment so that they can take a look at these sutures, and your septum specifically.
Answered 4/1/2023
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long to fully recover from tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, turbinate red? 15 days post op still weak and don't have energy.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Today is 6 days since septoplasty. Bleeding gone for most part but overwhelming amount of mucus. Sinus pressure making ears hurt still badly. Normal?
8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
A member asked:
Last night I was crying and hyperventilating and after I was done my chest felt tight. When I take a deep breath it hurts. What is this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can i still get endoscopic & septoplasty if I have a very sore throat?3 days ago my throat started to hurt.Hurts when i swallow.Surgery is on tuesday.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had septoplasty 2 weeks ago, hit my nose today at the top, not really hard, it hurt only a min and theres a small bump come up, not painful, worried.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
5 weeks 2 days post op septoplasty/turbinate red is my nose supposed to still be creating scabs and feel tight and painful at times?
I am 13days post op septoplasty/inferior turbinate reduction- i woke up with tightness & slight discomfort at tip & bottom of nose. What's wrong?
Is it normal for dissolvable stiches after a septoplasty to feel very tight.
I had a septoplasty with turbinate reduction three weeks ago. My septum is still visibly running diagonal and bulging on one side leaving one nostril all but closed. Will this improve, or did the painful operation likely fail?
Ill get a feeling in my chest it feels super tight almost like its painful but its mostly overwhelming it normally makes me cry cause it feels so stressful and the only way i can get it to stop is by waiting it out or by causing pain elsewhere?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
