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Can anesthesia be administered to a patient with diabetes?

My husband is diabetic with an HBA1C of 9. He has to undergo a surgery to remove the pus accumulation around his ankle. The surgery should ideally be done under anesthesia, but...
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I need to undergo a nail removal treatment. Will anesthesia have to be administered for this?

I had an accident wherein a suitcase fell on my big toe and the nail is chipped in half. It was bleeding a lot and the doctor has advised to get the nail removed to prevent any...
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I am a diabetic and a blood pressure patient. Could anesthesia have any counter interactions during my surgery?

I am a diabetic and a blood pressure patient. I am going to go for a bypass surgery to treat my heart blockages. Is there a risk of anesthesia reacting with my BP and diabetes...
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Why do my arms feel numb after surgery?

I underwent a surgery recently because of a shoulder dislocation that happened in an accident. I was administered anaesthesia for the entire upper body. After the surgery my...
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Would my diabetic medication have a counter interaction with anesthesia?

I am 34 years old and I am due for a C-section in about 2 months. I have been a diabetic patient for the last 3 years and currently on medication Can these medications have any...
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Is anesthesia in low blood pressure patients risky?

I am a 27 year old man and I am suffering from a genetic low blood pressure problem. I am due for a root canal treatment for which the doctor will give anesthesia in the affected...
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I have heard the anesthesia given during C-section can later cause back pain. Is it true?

I am a 27 year old and I am currently 5 months pregnant. Due to certain reasons the doctor has said I will need a c-section. I have heard that a C-section can result in back...
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Can anesthesia have any side effects?

My father is 72 years old and is due for a prostrate surgery. This is the first time he is undergoing a surgery. Are there any chances that anesthesia could cause any kinds of...
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I have a uterine septum that needs to be removed. What is the safest anaesthesia for me?

I am a 36 year old woman and I am due to get my uterine septum removed. I have never had any surgeries till date and I am very scared to take any kind of anesthesia. What is...
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Can anesthesia lead to neurological issues?

My father was administered general anesthesia for a medical procedure. After the procedure was over, he has been talking vaguely and complaining of hand tremors. Is it a side...
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Can anaesthesia for a patient who is on sleeping medicines be dangerous?

My father has been taking sleeping medicines for the last 5 years. He is scheduled to undergo a surgery for his back for which he will be administered anaesthesia. Is there a...
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What can I do for the back pain that has started two years after my C-section?

I underwent a C-section surgery two years back. However, all of a sudden after two years my back pain has started at the spot where the anaesthesia was administered during the...
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I am having a painful sensation around my tailbone after a blood patch was done. What could be the reason?

I underwent a spinal tap test followed by a blood patch about two days later. I now have a swollen bump on my tailbone which is hurting a lot. While the doctor says there is...
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Is it a must to stop Adderall while getting anaesthesia?

My friend is 32 years old and is scheduled for a hip replacement surgery. She is currently on Adderall. Should she stop the medicine before getting anaesthesia?
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Is anaesthesia required for a root canal?

I am a 32 year old woman. I just recently delivered my baby through C-section. I am now due for a root canal surgery for which the doctor says again an anaesthesia will be required....
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Could I be allergic to anaesthesia?

I had my C-section for which I was administered anaesthesia. As soon as I regained consciousness I threw up. Is it because I am allergic to anaesthesia or is it normal and happens...
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Can natural health supplements like ashwagandha have a bad effect with anaesthesia?

I am due for a biopsy and according to the doctors I will be given general anaesthesia and hence I need to stop all my health supplements a week prior to the biopsy. I have been...
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I have marijuana in my system. Should I reschedule my tests?

I am due for a biopsy for a growth that exists in my stomach. The biopsy is scheduled tomorrow, however I have marijuana in my system that was consumed about five hours ago....
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I am planning to go for a lip piercing. Will anaesthesia help in easing the pain?

I am planning to pierce my lip but I am obviously scared of the pain. Will anesthesia cream work even on numbing the lips region? Will it help if I get it from a local doctor?...
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What treatment should I get for nerve root compression?

I have been suffering from nerve root compression for the last 3 months and it is now getting more difficult to manage the pain. Is there any form of treatment that I can get...
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