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Are Increased Temperature And Swelling Normal Post Sinus Surgery?

I had sinus surgery last tuesday sinusplasticity and deviated septum fixed. I still feel bad with a temp of 96.7 and heart rate of 55 bp 96/65. Have taken the pain meds 5/325 vicodin as needed and additional acetaminophen for swelling. My dr said it usually takes 2 days to heal but I aint there. Should I call him?
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Hi,

Temp. of 96.7 is not an increased or bad temperature, rather it is on the lower side of normal range. Similarly, a pulse rate of 55, of course is on the lower side of normal range, still, it alone does not seem a matter of concern, if no other symptoms of discomfort are present. More over, a BP of 96/65, is always taken as normal.

Still, one thing to be noted, if you are on some beta blocker, medicine, as it may cause very frequent readings of pulse & BP of some what lower side. Similarly, local swelling, usually, after an operation, should go within 72 hours. However, sometimes, it may take a bit longer period, may be up to 5-7 days. Hence, in my opinion, you should wait at least for a week before you go to your doctor for this.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Are Increased Temperature And Swelling Normal Post Sinus Surgery?

Hi, Temp. of 96.7 is not an increased or bad temperature, rather it is on the lower side of normal range. Similarly, a pulse rate of 55, of course is on the lower side of normal range, still, it alone does not seem a matter of concern, if no other symptoms of discomfort are present. More over, a BP of 96/65, is always taken as normal. Still, one thing to be noted, if you are on some beta blocker, medicine, as it may cause very frequent readings of pulse & BP of some what lower side. Similarly, local swelling, usually, after an operation, should go within 72 hours. However, sometimes, it may take a bit longer period, may be up to 5-7 days. Hence, in my opinion, you should wait at least for a week before you go to your doctor for this. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician