Is minimally invasive surgery for sinusitis painful?
Dec 03, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Minimally invasive sinus surgery can be painful. Before the procedure, anesthetic medications are routinely administered to help prevent pain during the operation. However, once the anesthesia wears off after surgery, patients may first experience a sensation of nasal obstruction or foreign body in the nasal cavity. At this point, they should avoid blowing their nose forcefully to prevent damage to the nasal area. Additionally, patients may also experience pain following the procedure.
Minimally invasive surgery for sinusitis can be painful, but the discomfort is generally mild.
Before undergoing minimally invasive sinus surgery in daily practice, anesthetic medications are typically administered to prevent pain, so patients do not feel pain during the procedure. However, after the surgery, once the anesthesia wears off, patients may first experience a sensation of a foreign body in the nasal cavity, followed by pain. At this time, it's important not to blow the nose forcefully to avoid damaging the nasal tissues. Additionally, some patients may still experience pain post-surgery. If the pain is mild, no special treatment is usually required; however, if the pain is severe, patients should consult their doctor and may need to take pain relievers such as ibuprofen sustained-release granules or acetaminophen tablets to alleviate symptoms.
Therefore, both in daily life and after surgery, it's essential to maintain good air circulation and avoid dust exposure to prevent secondary infections in the nasal cavity. Moreover, surgical treatment is a relatively thorough approach for managing sinusitis, but proper daily precautions are necessary to reduce the risk of recurrence.
