I recently had a septoplasty done and was informed he had stitched splints in to my nose, now I was trying to remove the blood clots in my one nostril and it got stuck so I’m no longer sure if it was a blood clot or the splint that was stitched in to my nose. It was thick and black like the rest of my clots, but was the only one to get stuck. Is there a possibility I’ve moved the splint?
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Thanks for the question.
It is unfortunate that you have a perforation following surgery.
Only symptomatic repairs need closure. I would suggest Neil Med sinus rinse 2-3 times a day and sniffing up Vaseline to lubricate the nose. If, this settle your symptoms then I would suggest you...
Nose bleeds can be from a number of reasons. They usually start due to dryness and this can be worse in winter months with the heater running, or in summer months with the dry hot weather (depending on where you live). I would recommend going back to your surgeon so they can talk to you after ...
Often times, dissolving stitches are used to re-appose the mucosal flaps in a septoplasty. It is possible that this stitch is starting to dissolve or loosen up. I would make an appointment with your surgeon for an in-person exam. Your doctor can trim the stitch for you at that time. Best of luck!