Postoperative pain is acute pain occurring due to surgical trauma with inflammation and initiation of neuronal damage. Taking rest with medications helps in controlling it.
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Why am I not able to open mouth wide after wisdom teeth removal?
Query: Hello doctor, I just got my wisdom teeth pulled out. All four of them. I cannot open my mouth all the way to even stick my toothbrush to brush my teeth. What should I do? I got them pulled a few days back and just been brushing the front and sides of my teeth and using a Qtip to wash the back teeth... Read Full »
Answer: Hey, Welcome to icliniq.com. That is perfect you got rid of all your wisdom teeth at once. Now you are facing some temporary postoperative difficulties that will end soon and you will be relieved. It will take most likely a week to open your mouth properly, so it is fine if you cannot brush teeth ... Read Full »
Is it normal to have post-operative symptoms after cystoscopy?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a cystoscopy and retrograde pyelogram three days back, as suggested by a urologist, to help diagnose unexplained microscopic haematuria. And now, I am experiencing post-operative pain or symptoms not mentioned in the post-operative guidance. I will be traveling for 24 hours tomorro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Cystoscopy retrograde will only improve unless you got a urinary tract infection as a complication from the procedure. If you got DJ (double-J) in addition to cystoscopy retrograde, those symptoms would not improve;... Read Full »
Why do I have pain after root canal treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I had minor tooth pain before and got a composite filling. Then, I had extreme pain and opted for root canal treatment. I had a root canal before three days. I feel extreme pain and my tooth is still sensitive to cold. Is it possible that the nerve was not completely removed? Also, it h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doubt is partially right. The root canal treated tooth might get some entrapped bacteria, which causes you pain. It cannot be straight away told that the nerve was not completely removed. There are some reasons for postoperative pain. Improper shaping of the canal,... Read Full »
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