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FESS is one of the best and safest surgical procedures to cure sinus infection or sinusitis. The cost of FESS in India can range from Rs.25,000 to Rs.75,000. However, this can vary depending on multiple factors like: ||Type of the hospital ||Location or area of the hospital ||Severity and complexity of the nasal septum deviation ||Amount to be paid for doctor consultation [consultation fee] ||The cost of diagnostic tests and laboratory tests ||The cost of medicine or follow-up sessions after the surgery ||To know the exact cost of FESS, contact the coordinator of a specific hospital from where you wish to undergo surgery.

FESS can be covered under your insurance, and it depends on what type of insurance you choose and from where you opted for it. To know more details about the insurance for FESS, you can consult our coordinator by making a call or filling the form that is on this page.

FESS stands for functional endoscopic sinus surgery. It is one of the best and safest minimally invasive procedures that helps in enlarging the nasal drainage pathways and improves sinus ventilation. At Pristyn Care, you can undergo minimal risk FESS at an affordable cost.

A medical term for sinus infection [inflammation or swelling of the sinuses and nose] is known assinusitis or rhinosinusitis. If you have sinusitis, you can suffer from nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, and dizziness which can result in serious health concerns. It is advised to consult with the nearest ENT doctor in case you start noticing any of the sinusitis symptoms.

After undergoing FESS, you should follow a few instructions provided by your doctor to recover quickly and to avoid the occurrence of complications. They are: ||Start nasal irrigation as directed by your doctor ||Try not to blow your nose for two weeks after the surgery ||Avoid doing strenuous exercises and lifting heavy objects ||Don’t suppress the need to cough or sneeze ||Take the medications as prescribed by your doctor ||Contact the doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms of sinusitis

Here are a few preparations that you need to know before undergoing FESS or sinus surgery. ||Before two weeks of the date of the surgery, you need to avoid taking aspirin ||Stop taking ibuprofen five days before the surgery ||Inform your doctor about the medication that you are on ||Stop smoking at least three weeks before your surgery date ||Bring a family member or a guardian along with you for a safe ride home after the surgery

FESS involves the following steps: ||1. The patient will be sedated using either local or general anesthesia, depending on the severity and complexity of the surgery. ||2. All the vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels throughout the surgery will be monitored. ||3. Inserting an endoscope into the nose to check and evaluate the severity of the sinus infection. ||4. Now, with the help of surgical instruments, any damaged or affected tissues or bones or any polyps that make it impossible for sinuses to drain correctly are removed. ||5. Once the surgery is completed, the patient will be transferred to the recovery room.

Once you undergo FESS or sinus surgery, you will probably return to your work within 7-10 days. However, you will feel normal within 1 to 2 months and can do daily activities within 3-4 weeks. If you wish to recover quickly, follow all the instructions recommended by your doctor and plan proper follow-up sessions with your doctor.

Every medical surgery involves risks and complications, and similarly, FESS is also associated with a few risks and complications, including: ||Bleeding ||Chronic nasal drainage ||Damage to the base of the skull ||Reduced or loss of smell ||Failure to remove the blockage of sinus ||Permanent numbness of the upper teeth ||Failure to improve or resolve sinus or nasal headaches

If your sinus infection is left untreated or you avoid the treatment, it can progress into chronic health concern and can result in causing serious or life-threatening conditions like meningitis, brain abscess, bone infection, thrombosis in the sinus cavity, and eye infection.

Yes, a sinus infection can spread to the lungs if left untreated. Usually, the viruses that cause sinus infection begin in the sinuses and cause a sinus infection. When the sinus infection is left untreated, it can spread to the bronchial tubes of the lungs and can result in life-threatening conditions. Get treated immediately if you notice any symptoms of sinus infection.

FESS is the best surgical procedure to cure sinusitis or sinus infection. However, few individuals may resist undergoing FESS because of its risks and complications. But FESS is the safest surgery that improves your nasal breathing and promotes the highest quality of healthcare. Need not worry about risks and complications as they occur very rarely.

A few clinical studies have reported that the success rate of FESS/sinus surgery can range between 80% to 90%. However, this depends on multiple factors, and a few of them are: ||Age of the patient ||Severity and complexity of the sinusitis ||Presence of underlying nose disease or disorder ||The patient satisfaction rate for FESS is about 85%, and we recommend undergoing FESS at Pristyn Care as we provide the safest and minimal pain FESS at an affordable price.

If you are suffering from health concerns and facing difficulty doing daily activities due to severe sinusitis, your doctor can recommend undergoing sinus surgery. It is a major surgery as it involves anesthesia and insertion of surgical instruments into your nose to remove the polyps or damaged tissues that result in blockage of the sinus for proper drainage. FESS also involves a few major risks and complications, which are rare.

It is beneficial to undergo FESS as it helps in restoring the normal function of the sinus and improves sinus ventilation. FESS also reduces the occurrence and severity of symptoms such as facial headache, runny nose, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and nasal infections.

Below are a few of the advantages of FESS when compared with other sinus surgeries. ||Minimally invasive ||Minimal scarring ||Quick recovery or faster recovery ||Less pain ||At Pristyn Care, you can undergo the latest and advanced FESS at an affordable cost.

The most common causes of sinus infection are: ||Allergies ||Viral infections [rhinovirus, influenza virus, and Parainfluenza virus] ||Bacterial infections [ Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus aureus] ||Nasal polyps or sinus polyps [abnormal growths in the nose or sinus]

Sinusitis can cause symptoms like nasal obstruction and breathing difficulty. It can also cause pain and swelling in the eyes, nose, cheeks, and forehead. But sinusitis does not cause shortness of breath.

Food items that can cause sinusitis or can increase the inflammation of the sinus are: ||Processed sugar: Cane sugar or juice, Corn syrup, rice syrup, etc. ||Trans fatty acids: Microwave popcorn, pizza, refrigerated biscuits, etc. ||Monosodium glutamate [MSG]: A flavor enhancer found in canned fruits, vegetables, and processed meats. ||Omega-6 fatty acids: Corn oil, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, etc. ||Gluten and dairy products: Starch, butter, milk, cheese, frozen desserts, etc. ||Refined carbohydrates: White rice, white bread, sodas, sweets, breakfast cereals, etc.

Yes, sinus and vertigo are related. Allergy-related nasal and sinus congestion can cause vertigo or severe dizziness. This is because, during a sinus infection, your sinuses are no longer able to drain the mucus properly, and this undrained mucus gets stored in a Eustachian tube that runs from the inner ear to your throat. The Eustachian tube is a part of the system that helps you to maintain your balance.

Yes, several doctors have stated that one can live without sinuses as it is not a vital organ. Without sinuses, one can lead a happy life with no risks or complications. So sinuses are grouped under vestigial organs.

No, sinus infections are not contagious, but the viruses that are responsible for sinus infections are contagious. When a person with a sinus infection sneezes or coughs, the virus can spread from the droplets through the air and can infect the healthy individual. So, it is recommended to maintain and follow a healthy lifestyle like covering your nose or mouth to reduce the risk of catching an infection.

In rare cases, a sinus infection can spread to the brain without causing any symptoms. Once it is spread to the brain, it can lead to life-threatening conditions like meningitis and brain abscess. Rarely, a sinus infection that is spread to the brain can lead to confusion, hallucinations, seizures, and paralysis.

Due to sinusitis or sinus infections, healthy sinuses can become blocked, infected, and inflamed due to sinus infections. The blocked sinuses can affect your eyes, including your face. Blocked sinuses can cause facial pain and pain behind your eyes and cheeks as well. Further, you can notice swollen eyes as a result of chronic sinusitis. Once you start experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your nearest ENT doctor and seek immediate medical attention.

You can treat your sinusitis with medications only if you do not show any symptoms or if the condition is mild. In case of severe sinusitis that is affecting your lifestyle, your doctor can recommend undergoing FESS or sinus surgery. However, a few of the medications that can be used to treat mild sinusitis are decongestants, antibiotics, corticosteroids, antihistamines, analgesics, and non-inflammatory drugs. We recommend you to take these medications only as directed by your doctor or under the supervision of your doctor.

To help relieve your sinusitis symptoms, your doctor can suggest saline nasal spray into your nose several times a day as it can help in rinsing your nasal passages and prevents inflammation. However, if you wish to get rid of sinusitis in the best and safest way, you can undergo sinus surgery or FESS. Pristyn Care houses expert ENT doctors who can perform FESS with USFDA approved surgical instruments and can reduce the chance of infection and complications.

To treat sinusitis, ENT doctors or sinus specialists recommend amoxicillin as the first-line antibiotic treatment for most patients with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis or bacteria sinusitis [sinus infection]. In case you are allergic to penicillin, your doctor can suggest trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and macrolide antibiotics as alternatives. If your sinus infection is not responding to the medications, your doctor can recommend undergoing sinus surgery [FESS].

Usually, sinus infections are of two types and are: ||Acute sinus infection or acute sinusitis ||Chronic sinus infection or chronic sinusitis ||Acute sinus infection can last from a week to 10 weeks and may not require any surgical procedure as it can be treated with medicines. In comparison, chronic sinusitis may last over ten weeks and would need both medical and surgical options. At Pristyn Care, we offer the best and safest sinus surgery at an affordable cost, for both acute and chronic sinusitis.

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