FESS (Sinus) Surgery in Bengaluru

Preparation to be done prior to FESS Surgery:

• Smoking - If you are scheduled for a FESS, then smoking is a big impediment for a successful outcome. It is advisable to curb this habit 3-4 weeks prior to surgery and a month post surgery.
• Blood thinners - Aspirin, Advil and other blood thinners should be avoided before surgery to prevent bleeding. Such medications interfere with anesthetics and so are best to be avoided.
• Vitamin Supplements - Vitamin and herbal medicines also increase possibility of bleeding and should be stopped prior to surgery.
• Nasal sprays - Nasal sprays available over the counter are advised to be used for keeping the nose moist post operation.
• Physical Examination - Basic laboratory tests and their results are required by doctor to know whether you as a patient are fit for the surgery or not. At times even a CT scan is ordered by the doctor for knowing the status of the sinusitis.

Aching sensation in back of eyes, nose and sinuses, inflamed and swollen sinus openings are noticeable symptoms of sinusitis. Bad breath, sore throat, greenish or yellowish discharge from your nose, severe headache, difficulty in sleeping and toothache are few other symptoms, on seeing which you should contact your doctor and get the sinus treated.