Ear pain and stuffiness after submaxillary gland removal may be related to reactive edema in the operated area, infection and other factors, which need to be selected according to the etiology and characteristics of the disease, and symptomatic treatment.
Generally, only the mandibular marginal branch of the facial nerve, lingual nerve and hypoglossal nerve are involved in the submandibular gland removal procedure. Postoperative ear pain and stuffiness may be due to localized reactive swelling that compresses or pulls and stimulates the hypoglossal nerve, involving the branches of the hypoglossal nerve in the ear, which may lead to abnormal sensations of ear pain and stuffiness.
Generally, after the aseptic reactive inflammation in the submandibular gland surgical area subsides, the earache and ear stuffiness symptoms will be gradually relieved. If it is clear that there is no infectious factor and the pain is severe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be taken orally to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms. When there is fever, sore throat and abscess formation in the operation area, antibiotic treatment such as amoxicillin can be applied, or abscess incision and drainage can be performed.
If you have earache and stuffy ears after submaxillary gland removal, you can actively consult a doctor for a systematic examination, make a clear diagnosis, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.