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Removed cyst through surgery
Swelling after 24 hours,is it normal , precautions to be taken and any necessary measures to reduce the swelling quickly.
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The swelling may take a week to subside properly if you follow the prescription advised to u by your dentist..The precautions should be followed accurately.Avoid hot and spicy food and continue with warm saline rinses.
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Hello sir...
it is normal to have swelling after surgery.. it will subsides within in 5 to 7 days....
.**please don't press that area with your fingers
**Do ice pack compression
**follow the medication as per instructions without fail
**do luke warm water rinse
**avoid hot and spicy food for one week
**have soft food items
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kindly visit dentist if you have furthur queries
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Normal. Folow your doctors instructions
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Hello,
Yes, its normal. Will subside within a week.
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Please make sure that you are following the post operative instructions carefully.
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It is normal.
If it doesn't subside in 2-3 days....visit your doctor.
Donot use hot compression.
Apply ice cubes from out.
Drink cold water. Lukewarm salt water gaurgle 3-6 times in a day.
Avoid hot spicy hard food.
If it doesn't subside a antiinflammatory drug will be recommended.
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take precautions.
see a dentist if the symptoms don't reduce in 2days
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
hloo mam
swelling after surgery is normal and it will subside and slowly pain and discomfort will also be in control by the medication
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Swelling can occur after surgery. Take your medication regularly and follow your doctor’s advice
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