I got a fracture in my sinus bone with a displaced nose bone and nasal septum - the doctor recommended surgery for both. Is surgery really necessary or are there other options? What's the recovery like if I go through with it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Fractured sinus with displacement often needs surgery‚Äîrecovery is 2‚Äì4 weeks post-op.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My husband has a really minor sore throat. He doesn't smoke but he does drink sometimes. He's 32 and today he coughed up a tiny bit of blood. Should I be worried about this? Is it normal?

Frequent nosebleeds can be concerning. Possible causes: - Dry air or low humidity - Allergies or sinus issues - High blood pressure - Nasal polyps or tumors - Blood thinning medications To manage: - Use saline nasal sprays - Apply petroleum jelly to nostrils - Avoid blowing or picking your nose - Stay hydrated - Consult an ENT specialist for proper evaluation and treatment.

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My preauricular pit keeps getting infected and it's really annoying. A doctor mentioned surgery to close it permanently but I'm worried about the cost and possible complications. What should I expect if I go through with it?

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I've been worried ever since I was cleaning my tongue a couple of days ago and noticed some blood coming out from my throat in clots. It kind of looked like saliva. Could you help me figure out what's going on?

if its a single time thing it could be normal if it happens frequently consult your doctor

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