what are the surgical options for fixing a deviated nasal septum and what does the process involve also what kind of complications could happen and how long does it usually take to recover

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Deviated septum is corrected via septoplasty; risks include bleeding or infection‚Äîrecovery is around 1‚Äì2 weeks.

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My doctor said I might need surgery for a hole in my eardrum. How do they usually do this procedure? Are there any medications that can help instead of surgery? I'm a bit worried about what to expect.

If a hole in your eardrum (ruptured eardrum) doesn't heal on its own, surgery might be needed to repair it. The most common surgical procedure is called tympanoplasty or myringoplasty, where a patch of tissue is used to cover the hole. While some cases heal without treatment, surgery is often required if the eardrum doesn't heal within a few months or if complications like infection or hearing loss occur

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for P/E ENT specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

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