Took ibuprofen and looking for a surgery

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Asked for Male, 19 Years

I ate ibuprofen {400mg} tablet one on 16 and 17 February now how long I have to wait before I can ask my ent surgeon to perform my septoplasty as I read in google that it increases the risk of bleeding and I was not aware of this fact, I was thinking to get my septoplasty done on 20 February

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

Allergist/Immunologist 29 yrs exp Bangalore

Ibuprofen will not affect your surgery much like say Aspirin. Good luck on your surgery! Wish you a rapid and safe recovery.

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Dr. Rahul Kumar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Kumar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hi ! Kindly get a bleeding/clotting profile done before the surgery.

Next Steps

consult your ENT Surgeon and ask him/her if they would suggest any tests before the surgery.

Health Tips

I would advise not to take excess pain killers or any medication unless advised by your doctor.