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I have nasal polyps since 4 years..they r getting bothersome with passing time.. Can the surgery to remove polyps be done under local anaesthesia? I want to get it done but cant go under general... i have high bp and severe anxiety.. plz inform me if any latest technique is there to remove them under local anathesia and in a quick n painless method?
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Although, the disease if not extensive, can be cleared under Local anesthesia but in view of high BP and anxiety, you should opt for surgery under GA to avoid complications of high bleeding and the risk associated.
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Can take anesthesiology opinion and subsequent cardiology opinion regarding this
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
FESS SURGERY UNDER GA
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Dr. (Major) Vipin Kakar Retd
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
36 yrs exp
Delhi
All depends on extent of polyposis.If GA is not advisable you can discuss it with your surgeon and anesthetic.Its not your choice, decision should be in favor of safety and urgency.
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Go for group discussion with your ENT ,Anaesthetic and cardiologist.
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You can try Jalneti if advised by Yoga expert in mild cases.
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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
24 yrs exp
Guwahati
You need to do Fess under General Anaesthesia.
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
You need to go for general Anaesthesia.
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Dr. Bapu Kishanrao Thagnar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
22 yrs exp
Bidar
You have to do FESS, under GA
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Ent surgeon and anaesthesia doctor will take care
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Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Raichur
BP can be lowered and anxiety can be resolved
GA is must and better
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