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Is Tenderness In Cheek Normal After Septoplasty?
Question: I had a septoplasty done 8 days ago. My breathing gas gotten much better but now my cheeks are tender to the touch? Is this normal? My back teeth are also a little tender when my feet hit the floor. Is this part of septoplasty recovery?
Brief Answer:
Slight pain is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Slight pain over the cheek and teeth is normal and can be due to swelling and irritation of the nerves. Just take steam inhalation 2 to 3 times a day and tablet paracetamol 500mg for the pain.
However if the pain is more or if you develop a cheek swelling then it is likely that you have developed a sinusitis and may need additional medications like antibiotics. For this you will have to meet your operating surgeon and get examined by him.
Take care
Slight pain is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Slight pain over the cheek and teeth is normal and can be due to swelling and irritation of the nerves. Just take steam inhalation 2 to 3 times a day and tablet paracetamol 500mg for the pain.
However if the pain is more or if you develop a cheek swelling then it is likely that you have developed a sinusitis and may need additional medications like antibiotics. For this you will have to meet your operating surgeon and get examined by him.
Take care
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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