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Are there any food restrictions after anesthesia?

Will I have to maintain any food restrictions after receiving anesthesia?
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Is anesthesia needed for a fistula procedure?

My mother needs to have a procedure for her fistula. Will she require anesthesia for this? If so, what kind would it be? She's also over 70 years old.
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Can anesthesia lead to nerve damage?

Can anesthesia ever lead to nerve damage in a person?
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Is it safe to go under general anesthesia with COPD?

My father has severe COPD. He needs to have knee replacement surgery soon and I'm concerned about the anesthesia due to his breathing condition. Is anesthesia safe for him during...
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Is it possible to have local anesthesia for a surgical procedure on my foot?

I have to have a plantar fascitis surgery on my foot. I'm terrified of general anesthesia. Since the procedure is on my foot (and not my torso or an organ), can I have local...
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Is there any way to avoid getting sick after general anesthesia?

The last time I had surgery, I woke up very ill from the anesthesia. I was vomiting for hours and just plain out of it for a couple of days. I have to have another surgery in...
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What are the different ways of filling in the oral cavity?

I have a few cavities in my mouth that my dentists wants to fill all in one session. Would I need anesthesia for this?
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Can anesthesia cause a fever spike?

My wife just delivered a baby girl through a C-section procedure. However, she now has fever. Could it be triggered due to the anesthesia?
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I'll be having surgery to rebuild my jaw. Am wondering about length of procedure and anesthesia management during surgery.

I am scheduled to have maxillofacial surgery on my jaw, which needs to be rebuilt somewhat due to an old jaw fracture. How long will the jaw procedure be, and will an anesthesiologist...
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My cardiologist told me I need angioplasty and stenting. Will I put under general anesthesia for this procedure?

I will be having angioplasty and stenting due to a blocked coronary artery. I have very high pressure. Will I be put under general anesthesia for this procedure, and if so, is...
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I'm terrified about having my wisdom teeth pulled! Can I request general anesthesia?

My wisdom teeth need to be pulled and I'm very, very nervous about the procedure. Can I be put under general anesthesia? How does that work in a dental office -- will there be...
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How soon after anesthesia will I become conscious again?

I am due to undergo surgery with general anesthesia. How soon after the anesthesia will I gain consciousness again?
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Will my homeopathy medication contradict with my anesthesia?

I am on homeopathic medication and have to have a surgery soon. Should I stop taking them before my anesthesia? I need to have general.
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I have sleep apnea and am scheduled for an upcoming surgery. Are there any risks?

I am a 33 year old male with sleep apnea. In two weeks, I am having surgery on my knee (an old sports injury) and I will need to be under general anesthesia. Will the anesthesia...
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Is it possible to be allergic to anesthesia?

I happen to be allergic to so many things, including foods and certain medications. My doctor recently told me I need to have surgery on my shoulder. This, of course, requires...
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Why do I need to meet the anesthesiologist before my surgery?

I'm having surgery next week and was told I need to meet with the anesthesiologist a few days before the procedure. Why is this?
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Do I need to stop taking Adderall before I take anesthesia?

I am 36 and I have factor 4, factor 5, and the jak 2 mutation. I am currently on Warfrin. I know exactly what I need to do with my thinners when I have my back procedure to burn...
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How soon after anesthesia can my sister eat?

My sister has diabetes. She has to have a D&C, which requires anesthesia. It's so important to keep her blood sugars level: how soon after the anesthesia can she eat?
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Can a root canal be performed under general anesthesia?

I get very nervous at the dentist. Now I need a root canal. Can I get general anesthesia for my root canal treatment?
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What are the risks of anesthesia for a patient with heart problems?

My mom, who has a heart condition, is scheduled to have surgery on her hip in a couple of weeks. Will the anesthesia for this hip procedure pose any risks for my mother, considering...
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