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Is It Normal To Have Itching And Burning Sensation Under Chin After Carotid Endarterectomy?

Posted on Mon, 4 May 2015

Question: Is it normal to have an itchiness And A burning sensation under my chin after a Carotid Endarterectomy? if so how long will this last for?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

No, it is not normal to have itching or burning under chin after carotid endarterectomy.

Please get examined by your physician to rule out any skin problem.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (8 minutes later)

My Chin is also numb to the touch

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Numbness may be due to mechanical pressure.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

The numbness over the chin could be related to mechanical pressure over the chin, resulting in neuropraxia. This could get better on own in a few days.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar