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What Causes Itching Sensation Under Chin Area Post Carotid Endarterectomy?
Question: I Had an Carotic Endarterectomy operation 10 days ago, The staples have been removed 5 days after the operation. I'm now having itchiness and a burning sensation under my chin for the last few days. Is this normal?And how long can I expect to have these symptons for?
Brief Answer:
I would need some info
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.
In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,
I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.
1) was there any stitch or staple at that place?
2) since when did it start?
3) did it ever happen before?
4) Is it worsening or getting better?
5) does it happen all the time or in episodes?
Waiting for your input
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)
Resident M.D.
I would need some info
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.
In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,
I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.
1) was there any stitch or staple at that place?
2) since when did it start?
3) did it ever happen before?
4) Is it worsening or getting better?
5) does it happen all the time or in episodes?
Waiting for your input
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)
Resident M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
There were no stitches or staples in the area in question, I have had this itchiness for about 5/6 days. It has never happened before and it happens in regular intervals day and night, sometimes for a few minutes at others for up to an hour or more.
Brief Answer:
It's common and should get better
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back,
Itching and tngling in area of facial nerves is really common after aortic and other neck surgeries.
In most of the patients it settles down by itself in a couple of weeks.
In my opinion in your case as well due to surgery nerves must have been acting funny,
Just wait and in some days improvement is expected.
I would suggest you use Centrum for women multivitamins on alternte days for a month.
That will improve healing and getting back to normal.
Wish you the bes of health.
Have a great weekend.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad XXXXXXX
It's common and should get better
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back,
Itching and tngling in area of facial nerves is really common after aortic and other neck surgeries.
In most of the patients it settles down by itself in a couple of weeks.
In my opinion in your case as well due to surgery nerves must have been acting funny,
Just wait and in some days improvement is expected.
I would suggest you use Centrum for women multivitamins on alternte days for a month.
That will improve healing and getting back to normal.
Wish you the bes of health.
Have a great weekend.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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