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Is high blood pressure bad for anesthesia?

I have issues with high blood pressure and need to have surgery for my gallbladder and be under general anesthesia. The surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday, but I'm nervous...
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Are there risks with anesthesia due to age?

My grandmother needs to have surgery on her hip, and I'm just worried that the anesthesia will cause her to have complications after the surgery. She's over 80 years old, and...
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How long before my surgery should I stop taking blood thinners?

I have a minor cardiac procedure coming up in an out-patient facility. I'm a little nervous, but I'm preparing for it in the best possible way. However, I do take blood thinners...
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Anesthesia during my laser surgery for spider veins?

I'm getting treatment for my spider veins on my calves, but I'm just curious about the anesthesia during my procedure. First, will there be anesthesia being used? And second,...
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Anesthesia during LASIK eye surgery?

I'm getting LASIK surgery soon, but I have a couple of questions. Mainly regarding anesthesia. My doctor says that I wouldn't be using general, which I know puts me under completely,...
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How long should I not eat before my procedure?

I have to get a root canal done next week, for which I'm getting local anesthesia for. I'm well aware that I'm not supposed to eat before my procedure, but how many hours before...
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What are some common side effects kids can get from anesthesia?

My daughter needs to have an appendectomy next week, and is going to be under general anesthesia. I discussed the details with her surgeon and anesthesiologist--risks and complications,...
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How are children usually given anesthesia?

My son has a tonsillectomy scheduled for next week, and is going to be given anesthesia. He's petrified of needles, however, so I'm worried that he would get scared if the anesthesia...
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When is an epidural used?

I'm going to have my baby naturally, and I want to avoid an epidural at all costs. Mainly because of all the side effect that I've been reading about. However, if I do decide...
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Are children given anesthesia for cavity fillings?

My daughter has a dentist appointment this upcoming week because she needs to have two cavities filled. Will she be given anesthesia? ? I don't want her to feel any pain, especially...
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My heart won't stop beating after my extraction. Is this because of the anesthesia?

I've just had a procedure to extract my wisdom teeth, and my dentist used anesthesia. Now, after a day or so since then, I feel like my heart is racing. Could this be because...
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Does orthopedic surgery use general anesthesia?

I need to have surgery on my foot because I fell on top of it and broke it in 3 different places. I needed to wait until this week to have the surgery because it happened over...
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Is general anesthesia sometimes used for wisdom tooth extractions?

I have to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I'm a little nervous for the procedure. Do these procedures sometimes need general anesthesia?
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Can my son experience any side effects with local anesthesia?

My son just had surgery with only local anesthesia, and now he's feeling nauseous. Could this be from the anesthesia? It's only been a few days after the procedure.
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Are children sedated for scans like CAT?

My child needs to have a CAT scan but is extremely nervous about it (frankly, I don't blame them). Are children typically sedated for CAT scans when they're really anxious about...
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Are people sedated in end-of-life care?

When people are in hospice or palliative care are they typically sedated? Would they feel anything pain-wise?
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Are children sedated for blood tests?

My son needs to have his blood drawn to see if he has any vitamin deficiencies. He's also really afraid of needles. Would he be sedated for his blood test?
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Do cavity fillings require anesthesia?

I went to one dentist who gave me anesthesia to numb my mouth while they fill a few cavities. I changed dentists recently and I needed another cavity filled, but this time, no...
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Do children experience side effects of anesthesia?

My child needs to have gallbladder surgery, and she's only 13 years old. She's going to be under general anesthesia for the surgery, but is it possible for her to experience any...
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How long will I be under during my nose job?

I'm having a nose job in a couple of weeks and am wondering: how long will I be under anesthesia for?
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