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My wife has neoplasia and a fibroid in her uterus. Is hysterectomy the only option?

My wife has been diagnosed with a neoplasia and a fibroid in her uterus. According to the doctor, the fibroid will have to be surgically removed through a hysterectomy procedure....
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Am I really paralyzed under general anesthesia?

I've been told that you are paralyzed when you have general anesthesia. Why?
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Can anaesthesia lead to neurological issues?

My father was administered general anesthesia for a medical procedure he underwent. After the procedure was over, he has been talking vaguely and complaining of hand tremors....
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Do I have to stop taking my vitamins before anesthesia?

Daily, I take a b12, probiotic, and D vitamin. Are these safe to continue before general anesthesia? Anything I should avoid that I might not think about?
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Sickness after anesthesia?

Is it common to feel nauseated or vomit after general anesthesia? How long does it take for those feelings to subside?
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What decides the medication before my surgery?

Sometimes before I have surgery I have been given relaxing medication and sometimes I haven't been. Is that just doctor preference?
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Can anesthesia lead to neurological issues?

My father was administered general anesthesia for a medical procedure he underwent. After the procedure got over, he has been talking vague and complaining of hand tremors. Is...
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Do kids need anesthesia before being taken for a CT scan?

My son is 2 years old and the doctors are suspecting a pneumonia for him. He has been advised a CT scan for complete diagnosis of his condition. Will they give him anesthesia...
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Is anesthesia safe for older people with dementia?

My grandpa (he is only 67) is undergoing a minor dental procedure and he's supposed to be going under. However I am nervous that he's showing early signs of dementia or Alzheimer's,...
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Is plavix( clopidogrel ) a blood thinner?

I had a heart attack last June. I was prescribed plavix( clopidogrel ) by my cardiologist- 75mg daily. I am scheduled to have knee replacement surgery in 3 weeks and wanted...
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Is laughing gas ok for someone with anxiety?

Next month I'm getting all 4 wisdom teeth taken out. My dentist says it should be fairly quick and simple, so they decided not to put me under. But, I have anxiety and am nervous...
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Nausea after surgery

Every time I have had anesthesia I throw up afterward. The doctors have tried giving me anti-nausea drugs but they don't seem to help. Do you have any suggestions for the next...
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Chance of serious complication from anesthesia?

What are the chances that I will experience serious complications from anesthesia? I need to have my wisdom teeth taken out, but I waited too long so it is considered a more serious...
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Should all medications be stopped before anesthesia?

I take blood thinners. Should I stop taking them before I have anesthesia for my surgery next month?
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Type 1 diabetes and general anethesia

My 15 year old son had had type 1 diabetes for 4 years. He has frequent episodes of both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. He is scheduled to have his deviated septum fixed and...
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What is procedural anesthesia?

I have heard the term procedural anesthesia. What is that? How is it different from surgical anesthesia?
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