just had septoplasty , after i came round from op i had severe nosebleed which had to be repacked etc.?

Question

, after i came round from op i had severe nosebleed which had to be repacked etc.i now find that after ten days my nose is still totally blocked . its my belief that its blocked with a blotclot from the bleed i had . how will it leave my body. and will it leave naturally., or will it need extracating .

Answer 1

If you recall, bleeding is one the complications listed on the consent.
Have you been instructed to irrigate your nose with saline?
Check with your physician regarding instructions.
The saline will help reduce the clot. I have had the procedure and I know how you are feeling.