Many patients report that the first few days after nasal endoscopy are very uncomfortable, with pain and swelling, and they often cannot sleep at night. However, the short period of uncomfortable will be exchanged for long-lasting comfort in the future, so it is important to endure the uncomfortable period. So how do you get through this difficult time? What do you need to pay attention to? Here is a list for you.
How to spend 72 hours with the stuffing 1. The purpose of the stuffing is to stop bleeding by pressure and promote wound healing. However, the stuffing will also compress the rich nerve endings in the nasal cavity and cause pain. The stuffing is usually removed 24-72 hours after surgery, and the pain will be better after removal. 2.Ice packs on the forehead for 6 hours immediately after surgery will help to reduce headache and bleeding. 3.Do not pull out the stuffing by yourself, otherwise it may damage the mucosa and cause bleeding, which is not good for wound healing. Try to avoid violent coughing, sneezing, nose blowing, hot water hair washing, etc., which may cause nasal bleeding; 4. The doctor will consider using painkillers and sedatives if necessary; 5. It is normal to have a blocked feeling in the nose 1-2 weeks after removing the stuffing, do not blow your nose hard for this reason; 6. There will be bloody discharge within 20 minutes after just removing the stuffing. A few days after the operation may have nasal bleeding, patients can stand upright, lift the head, pinch the nose for 10 minutes, basically can stop the blood, if not stop to go to the hospital in time to deal with.
Drink more water after surgery 1. Fasting and drinking for 6 hours after general anesthesia surgery to prevent vomiting from causing asphyxiation; 2. After local anesthesia and 6 hours after general anesthesia awake, it is recommended to eat semi-liquid diet (such as thin rice, milk, milk powder, soup noodles, etc.), do not lie down, but semi-sitting; 3. After the nasal stuffing is removed, change to normal diet, but avoid spicy and stimulating food. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash before and after eating to maintain oral hygiene; 4. During the period of nasal stuffing, mouth is easily dry, so it is advisable to drink warm water several times in small amounts.
Postoperative fever does not exceed 38.5 ° do not need to be nervous Postoperative patients may be feverish, but as long as it does not exceed 38.5 ℃, it belongs to the absorption of heat after surgery (fever will be caused by the absorption of sterile necrotic material), this is a normal phenomenon, do not need to be nervous, can drink more water. However, if it exceeds 38.5℃, it is necessary to go to the hospital to find out the cause and determine whether it is an infection or other problems.