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What Causes Sore Throat After Insertion Of Endotracheal Tube?
Question: Hi, I had surgery last Wednesday on my ankle and as far as I'm aware they put an endotracheal tube in as I was put under general anaesthetic and unfortunately it's now a week since I had my operation but my throat seems to be still very sore and wondering whether I should see my local gp. The problem seems to be whilst I'm eating and immediately after but it then settles backdown again until the next time I eat. Sometimes I also cough up brown, bloody phlegm but it feels like there is something stuck in my throat that won't budge. Incidentally, the throat is actually hurting more than the ankle.
Thank you
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Take Anaesthetic Gel
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query; it suggests that you may be suffering from the trauma due to the endotracheal intubation.
But to reach the near diagnosis you may go for the laryngoscopy, throat examination by ENT specialist.
In this time I suggest you that you may take anaesthetic gel such as Mucain Gel two teaspoonful three times a day half an hour before meal.
Thanks
Dr Hariom Sharma MBBS, MS
ENT Specialist
Take Anaesthetic Gel
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query; it suggests that you may be suffering from the trauma due to the endotracheal intubation.
But to reach the near diagnosis you may go for the laryngoscopy, throat examination by ENT specialist.
In this time I suggest you that you may take anaesthetic gel such as Mucain Gel two teaspoonful three times a day half an hour before meal.
Thanks
Dr Hariom Sharma MBBS, MS
ENT Specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Hi,
Where could I get some of this gel from? Do you suggest I book an appointment with my GP?
Where could I get some of this gel from? Do you suggest I book an appointment with my GP?
Brief Answer:
Better to consult with ENT specialist instead of GP
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have on gone through your follow up query and suggests you that consult with ENT specialist instead of GP.
You could get above mentioned gel over the counter.
Thanks
Wish you good health
Better to consult with ENT specialist instead of GP
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have on gone through your follow up query and suggests you that consult with ENT specialist instead of GP.
You could get above mentioned gel over the counter.
Thanks
Wish you good health
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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