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Is dizziness, head pressure, and ear popping normal after surgery?

SportsmallJul 4, 2017
I recently had a deviated septum and inferior and middle turbinate reduction. I was only in pain for 2 days with very minimal bleeding, which is great! I can't make any sudden movements because I'm always so dizzy. I have slight head pressure, which comes and goes. I can barely hear and my ears are constantly popping. Is it because of the stints in my nose? Thanks.

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