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Conditions which affect your head and neck can quickly cause daily pain and discomfort which could, eventually, become too much to .jpg)
handle without help. In some cases, consulting with your ear, nose, and throat doctor about head and neck surgery is the best answer to this situation. Find out when you should consider head and neck surgery with Dr. William Bond, Jr. at his practice in Washington, DC.
When is head and neck surgery necessary?
Your doctor may recommend head and neck surgery due to several diagnoses, including:
- Sleep Apnea: Obtrusive sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing pauses in breathing. Sleep apnea surgery can remove the obstruction and allow the airway to remain open, decreasing or even eliminating apneas.
- Nasal Polyps: Polyps are benign growths in the sinuses which can cause persistent runny or stuffy nose, headaches, and pressure in the head. Nasal polyp surgery removes the polyps to decrease symptoms.
- Sinus Surgery: Sinus surgery to allow the sinuses to drain is common in patients who suffer from chronic sinus infections.
- Cancer: Mouth, throat, or other cancers often require surgical procedures to remove the cancerous cells before chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
How can my ear, nose, and throat doctor help with my condition?
Before suggesting any treatments, your ENT doctor will want to meet with you at a physical examination to assess your condition and perform any tests which may further investigate your symptoms or condition. After diagnosing your problem, your doctor may first recommend less invasive options before recommending head and neck surgery. However, if these more conservative efforts fail to produce results, your doctor will suggest surgery to fix the problem.
Head and Neck Surgery in Washington, DC
If you think you have a condition affecting your ears, nose, or throat, you can consult with your ENT doctor to begin the diagnostic process and find the best plan of action to treat your condition. You can also schedule a consultation if you have questions or concerns about an existing condition or symptoms.
For more information on head and neck surgery, please consult your Washington, DC ear, nose, and throat doctor, Dr. William Bond, Jr. Call (202) 726-7770 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Bond today!
