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What Causes Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure And Fatigue After Sinus Surgery?
Question: Hi, I had sinus surgery 18 days ago (3 dif procedures) and am still feeling really awful. Very congested, sinus pressure, fatigue, but mostly alot of nausea! Km wondering if this is from post nasal drip? I've had one debridement, 9 days ago and go in for 2nd debridement day after tomorrow. Do u thing this will get better?
Brief Answer:
It is common post surgical.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for detailed query,
The congestion , pressure and pain in between the eyebrows is common post surgically in sinus surgeries. Nasal irrigation will help you to relieve nausea.
As you are planning for a second debridement day after tomorrow you'll be relieved of all these symptoms from than.
Any further query kindly do get back,
Take care.
It is common post surgical.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for detailed query,
The congestion , pressure and pain in between the eyebrows is common post surgically in sinus surgeries. Nasal irrigation will help you to relieve nausea.
As you are planning for a second debridement day after tomorrow you'll be relieved of all these symptoms from than.
Any further query kindly do get back,
Take care.
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