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Septoplasty Caused Ulcer on my Palate - Is That Normal?

asked 1 year ago by Pamela_Marie
Latest answer by Scott Trimas, MD
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Tags: normal, palate, ulcer

Inmediately when I woke up from the septoplasty surgery I noticed I had an ulcer in my palate that I didnt have before. Have trouble eating and its uncomfortable. After 3 weeks it hasnt reduced the inflammation in its size, its actually growing, i'm starting to get sores in my palate too and my gums hurt. I went back to the Otolaryngologist that operated me, he prescribed "Deflazacort" but I dont feel comfortable taking it cause its an immunosuppressant. What can I take to elimininate the ulcer?

1 answer to Septoplasty Caused Ulcer on my Palate - Is That Normal?

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Ulcers in mouth after septoplasty

I would follow the instructions of your ENT surgeon. It is possible that you developed them during the healing process and they could be from when you underwent anesthesia. They should resolve in time. Any surgical procedure that you are put to sleep with a breathing tube can result in oral ulcers.
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

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