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Throat feels swollen on the inside

susieq11
susieq11 CSN Member Posts: 1
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
I had a neck disection on 3/28/11. I feel like the inside of my throat is swollen and I'm being choked. It doesn't look swollen on the outside. Is anyone else having this problem? Any suggestions on what can help?
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  • Pam M
    Pam M CSN Member Posts: 2,196
    #2
    I'm With Ratface
    You'll come to know that he knows whereof he speaks. I had some internal inflammation after my dissection (modified radical - right side only). My surgeon said probably because I had surgery after rads. Seemed to me to last a long time, but I don't recall how long - I'd definately let the doc know. Hope it subsides soon.
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  • ratface
    ratface CSN Member Posts: 1,337 Member
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    Probably fluid related, but
    you really should let the surgeon who performed the operation take a look at it. It could be lymph build up but can also be seroma fluid which is sometimes built up after an operation where blood vessels are ruptured. Let the doctor rule out the posibilities of any serious complications just to be sure. I did not experience internal throat swelling after my disection although it's possible that area was injured during the administration of the anesthesia. It is also possible they took some biopsies while in the throat. Probably just normal healing but get it checked out.
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