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Headaches is one of the post-operative issues that may be experienced by a patient who has undergone sinus surgery and septoplasty. This may last for about 1-2 weeks after surgery. Pain medications are usually prescribed by the surgeon after the operation.
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What is the average price of Septoplasty surgery?
The price of Septoplasty surgery varies depending on who does the procedure and where it is done. The cost of Septoplasty surgery can be from $1000 to anywhere up to $5000 or more!
Can septoplasty surgery be performed as an out-patient procedure?
Septoplasty surgery can be performed as an out-patient procedure in fact this is the normal. The surgery can last one to two hours and is done with general anesthesia.
What are the risks associated with septoplasty surgery?
Although a relatively common procedure, one should still be made aware of the risks involved with septoplasty surgery. In rare cases, the following side effects have occurred; nasal obstruction, failure to resolve co-existing sinus infections, bleeding, chronic nasal drainage, failure to resolve or improve concurrent respiratory illnesses,failure to resolve nasal and sinus headaches, damage to the eye, permanent numbness of the face, prolonged pain and impaired healing, septal perforation and failure to restore sense of smell or taste. With some cases resulting in prolonged hospital stays and additional surgeries.
Can you expect thick bloody discharges down the back of your throat and out your nose Three weeks after septoplasty and maxillary sinus cleaning?
Yes! I had a septoplasty in July of 08 and had the most disgusting things coming out of my nose for a month and half.
Where to live if you get headaches?
If your headaches are related to sinus trouble the best place to live is AZ.
Why do you have headaches?
Sometimes sinus drainage makes your head hurt.
What is performed to correct damage to the septum of his nose?
Septoplasty is the surgery to correct deviation as well as damage to septum. for damage its done in emergency while for correction of deviation its an elective surgery. When done along-with other corrective changes in nose called Rhinoplasty-Septoplasty or Septorhinoplasty.
Can a sinus infection cause your ear to bleed?
Yes they can I have really bad sinus problems and I always get earaches and headaches
Does going to the bathroom help sinus headaches?
Yes. Yes yes it does.
Is there a cure for Deviated Septum?
Septoplasty! No non-surgical means, but the surgery is minor as long as you don't get rhinoplasty along with it.
What if a surgery fails Is the patient responsible for paying for a failed surgery I had a septoplasty and I now breathe worse than before - Am I required to pay and can I sue the doctor?
speak to a lawyer
Sinus headaches are not fun at all?
BINGO, doll! not for most sufferers they r not!
