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Male | 28

How Can I Prepare for Nasal Septum Surgery?

Hello. In a month I will have a nasal septum surgery (Septoplasty). I would like to know how to prepare for the surgery, what tests to perform, how long the procedure will take, how long the recovery will take after the procedure and whether I should have a new CT scan of the face (the old CT scan of the face is 2 years old). I would also like to get an opinion based on the documentation of the CT scan of the face whether my case is serious? : CT scan of the paranasal sinuses - examination performed without intravenous contrast agent In the posterior ethmoid on the right side, inflammatory thickening of the mucosa up to 7 mm. In the posterior ethmoid on the left side, inflammatory thickening of the mucosa up to 4 mm. In the alveolar recess of the right maxillary sinus, inflammatory thickening of the mucosa of approx. 1 mm In the medial wall of the right maxillary sinus at the level of the middle nasal meatus, a loss of continuity of approx. 2.5 mm - variant The frontal sinuses and the sphenoid sinus on both sides, the maxillary sinus on the left, are normally free of inflammatory thickening of the mucosa. The ostia-ductal complexes are patent on both sides Aeration of the middle nasal turbinate on the left, type II The mucosa of the middle nasal turbinates and the inferior nasal turbinates was significantly thickened on both sides. The bony nasal septum in the upper part is deviated by up to 6 mm to the right, in the lower part it is deviated by up to 4 mm to the left

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Answered on 6th Nov '24

To get your nasal septum surgery, you need blood tests and maybe a nasal swab. The surgery is expected to last from 1-2 hours. The recovery time may be different, but you might have to keep still for a few days. Your old CT scan is nice, but doing the new one preoperatively is a good idea. Your case is not so serious, however, the surgery will be a positive thing for you in terms of breathing and reduced infections.

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I have a sore throat and headache and drainage down my throat my nose is dry. I have had a cough for almost two weeks. COVID test is negative

Female | 46

You could have a common cold. Sore­ throat, headache, cough, and nasal drainage - the­se symptoms fit for a common cold. Dry nose too, is a common sign. Colds are viral. The­y usually resolve within a wee­k or two on their own. To ease symptoms, ge­t rest, stay hydrated, and try over-the­-counter remedie­s for relief.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Answered on 22nd July '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I have problem in my right ear suddenly one month ago i feel deafness in my right ear got audiogram test at pd hinduja hospital got suggetion from doctor arptit sharma ent specialist now the audiogram report problem find is sensonural hearing loss doctor say its too late for treatment he give me one month steoroid tablet i take tablet 11 days but there is not a any good sign i am confused what should i do consult a diffrent ent specialist or if my nerve is damaged i consult with nerologist please sugest

Male | 41

Please continue on the steroids as they are the only way to provide some stimulus to the hearing nerve in this situation. There are other medications that can be given to increase blood supply to the nerve but the best chance of nerve recovery is within the first one or two days after which the chances are unpredictable and low in most cases. Please take a follow up consult your ENT surgeon as they will keep a close watch on improvement in the nerve which usually isn't something you will be able to perceive by yourself. You need to have repeat hearing testings to watch for improvement. In all cases, do not stop the steroid abruptly!

Answered on 19th July '24

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

If I have ulcers inside my throat, what should I do and which medicine should I take?

Male | 18

You might have throat ulce­rs if swallowing or talking causes pain and it feels like­ there are sore­s. These ulcers can occur due­ to infections, acid reflux, or certain me­dications. Avoiding spicy, acidic foods and drinks is crucial for healing. Gargling with warm salt water can provide re­lief. Staying hydrated and consuming soft, easy-to-swallow foods aids re­covery. However, if the­ discomfort persists, over-the-counte­r pain medication may be nece­ssary.

Answered on 25th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I have pain while swallowing

Female | 25

This could happe­n because of a sore throat or infe­ction. Other possibilities are acid re­flux or swallowing something sharp accidentally. If it continues for se­veral days, getting it checke­d is wise. Warm drinks or soft foods might provide relie­f. Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water is crucial too. Take­ a break from spicy or rough textures until it passe­s.

Answered on 25th July '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello Every morning when i weakup i find some bloody mucus from post nasal,I did ct scan and ethmoid sinusitis came and now the blood is also coming everyday,Is it for this ethmoid sinusitis?

Male | 28

Yes ethmoidal sinusitis can cause streak bleeding in mucus. Please visit your nearest ENT as this needs detailed evaluation and workup. Do not ignore.

Answered on 17th June '24

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Hello doctor, so in 2022 I was diagnosed with typhoid in March. It was a 15-day treatment course. I made a full recovery in 1 month. Then, in July, I found 2 lymph nodes in my neck (level Il & IV), each less than 1cm. They were movable. The FNAC result was left cervical small swelling, reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. The lower one shrank a bit with meds, but today I noticed both nodes are still there and movable, just like 2 years ago. Do l need to get it checked again or is it normal?

Female | 24

Lymph nodes are small defenders in your body that help fight infections. Sometimes, they stay a little swollen even after the infection is gone. In your case, the nodes are small and movable, which is a positive sign. Since they haven’t changed in size over the past two years and aren’t causing any issues, it’s likely just your body’s way of managing past infections. However, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on them. If they grow, become painful, or new symptoms appear, it's best to get them checked again for peace of mind. 

Answered on 11th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

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