When you get your nose cauterized it does not hurt because the doctor puts a numbing thing in your nose on a cotton ball, After its done it took me about an hour to get my feeling back (the numbing stuff ran down my throat so it numbed my throat) and then I got a runny nose, then a blocked nose, runny nose, blocked nose, it keeps changing. People say " don't blow your nose for a week after it", but I got it done yesterday and I'm blowing my nose hard and nothing bad happened.
That's Silver Nitrate, which is the chemical used to cauterize the blood vessel. I've had two nose cauterization done recently due to nosebleeds, and both times a bit of silver nitrate gone onto my skin right outside my nostril. Initially I was worried that I might not be able to get it off, but after about 2 1/2 days, I see that it was flecking off a bit when I rubbed it, and so I lightly scratched it, and the brown spots came off! ^-^
I pulled off my old burnt skin (from inside my nose) after 1 week.
If I have a cauterization what should I do after the proceedure?
It is normal to experience a temporary smell after cauterization, as it can sometimes cause a burning odor. This is typically due to the tissue being sealed using heat during the procedure. If you are concerned or if the smell persists, it is best to consult with your healthcare provider for further evaluation.
a discription of a cauterization is treating tissue with heat.
After nose cauterization, it's generally recommended to wait at least 24 to 48 hours before flying. This allows your body to begin the healing process and reduces the risk of complications such as increased bleeding or pressure changes affecting your nasal passages. However, it's always best to consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice based on your specific situation.
Injudicious cauterization of both sides of the septum causes a perforated septum when death of nose tissue occurs.
The black marks around your nose after cauterization are likely scabs or dried blood resulting from the healing process. These marks can occur as the skin regenerates following the procedure. To help reduce their appearance, keep the area clean, moisturized, and avoid picking at the scabs. If the marks persist or cause concern, consult a dermatologist for further advice and potential treatments.
"They couldn't staunch the bleeding, so cauterization was necessary to seal the wound."
Yes, swelling of the eyes can occur as a reaction to nasal cauterization with silver nitrate. This can happen if the fumes or solution come in contact with the eyes during the procedure. It is important to seek medical attention if this occurs.
No, your eyes shouldn't be effected during or after nasal cauterization.
if its external, with a pain relieving antiseptic, if internal cauterization, youd need NSAID