I had my surgery a week ago and my right nostril is still leaking blood. It’s not pouring out it’s just constantly leaking lie I have a drip that won’t turn off. Is this normal? I do my rinses everyday and blood mucus comes out everytime
May 11, 2019
Answer: Nose bleed after surgery Its quite normal to have this problem for up to 10-14 days after sinus, nose, and rhinoplasty surgery. Try spraying decongestants in the nose (read the bottle for instructions and check with the operative surgeon), try warm salt water rinses and resting. Also do not take anti-inflammatory pain medications as they cause constant oozing of blood post nose surgery. Hope this is helpful.
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May 11, 2019
Answer: Nose bleed after surgery Its quite normal to have this problem for up to 10-14 days after sinus, nose, and rhinoplasty surgery. Try spraying decongestants in the nose (read the bottle for instructions and check with the operative surgeon), try warm salt water rinses and resting. Also do not take anti-inflammatory pain medications as they cause constant oozing of blood post nose surgery. Hope this is helpful.
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May 5, 2019
Answer: Nasal drip after surgery Dear Michelle, Congratulations on your surgery. Drainage from the nose during the first 2 weeks is to be expected. Just as a drop of food coloring will turn a whole cake red for example, you should expect that your nasal mucous will have a red tinge for even several weeks. Tinge, not frank bleeding. Keeping up with the nasal care is very important to allow for healthy healing. In follow up with your surgeon, he may wish to do a "debridement" in which some of the crusts inside the nose can be removed, improving the healing process.Sincerely, Eric T. Carniol, MD, @drericcarniol
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May 5, 2019
Answer: Nasal drip after surgery Dear Michelle, Congratulations on your surgery. Drainage from the nose during the first 2 weeks is to be expected. Just as a drop of food coloring will turn a whole cake red for example, you should expect that your nasal mucous will have a red tinge for even several weeks. Tinge, not frank bleeding. Keeping up with the nasal care is very important to allow for healthy healing. In follow up with your surgeon, he may wish to do a "debridement" in which some of the crusts inside the nose can be removed, improving the healing process.Sincerely, Eric T. Carniol, MD, @drericcarniol
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