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Cheek flushing after surgery

Army
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Hi 

I had a lumpectomy surgery yesterday and this afternoon my face around the cheeks has become hot and flushed. Is this normal after general anaesthetic 

thanks

  • Hi

    Thanks for getting in touch with us on the online community. I’m sorry you are experiencing this symptom of your cheeks becoming hot and flushed following your lumpectomy surgery and are trying to understand the cause.

    I can appreciate why you would be concerned about these new symptoms. 

    It’s difficult for us as nurses on this type of platform to give advice about what your cheek symptoms may be due to.

    Flushing (reddening and blotching of the skin) is seen frequently at induction of anaesthesia, it is associated with anaesthetic agents and is attributed to histamine release.

    We would always advise that anyone who has new, persistent, or worsening symptoms to contact a doctor, your hospital team or NHS 111 to talk about that with them, as we don't have access to your medical records.

    I hope this information is helpful. Please don’t hesitate to get back in touch.

    Take care 

    Susan M, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist  

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.  

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    Take care, 

    Susan M, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist  

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.  

     

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