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Ear drum repair operation
Is is normal to have swelling near eyes after ear drum repair operation why does it swell and what should I do to reduce swelling after ear drum repair operation
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It's because of tight dressing
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loosen the dressing or reapply
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It can swollen due to a tight dressing, in this case the dressing needs to be loosened, apply cold compress and the swelling will come down
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Keep your head elevated while resting or sleeping (use 2 pillows).
Apply cold compresses gently over the swollen area (10–15 minutes, 2–3 times a day) for the first 48 hours.
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Contact your ENT surgeon
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Do not rub or massage the swollen area
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It’s not normal. Consult the operating surgeon
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Mostly the dressing done after ear surgery will cause swelling around the eyes
The swelling will reduce on its own
If dressing is too tight then loosen the dressing
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Dr. Jashmitha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Anantapur
Loosen the dressing
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head end elevation while sleeping
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Dr. Neeraj Aggarwal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Rohtak
Once the dressing around the head is removed after surgery swelling subsides in a few days.
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