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Michael Panger
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Michael Panger is an anesthesiologist practicing in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Panger ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Panger also might help manage pain after an operation.
Michael Panger
- Charleston, West Virginia
- West Virginia University
- Accepting new patients
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I have knee pain after wearing high heels. What to do?
You need to be evaluated by your PCP
Vomiting after sugery
Postoperative nausea and vomiting is common. Let your physician anesthesiologist know, there may be means to avoid it
Is it normal to get bumps in the ear after piercing?
No but it will subside
What can cause tingling sensation in muscles?
Continue working out. Tingling isn't necessarily bothersome. If numbness occurs, talk to your doctor.
Is it normal to have bloated stomach after laparoscopy?
Talk to your surgeon
Pain in the back. Is it due to epidural?
Back pain from epidurals is rare. Talk to the person who gave the epidural if there were any problems
Do subserous fibroids affect fertility?
Possibly. Talk to your OB
My wife has neoplasia and a fibroid in her uterus. Is hysterectomy the only option?
No, talk to your gynecologist
Can anaesthesia lead to neurological issues?
Probably not but talk to your anesthesiologist
Do I have to stop taking my vitamins before anesthesia?
You can take those
Can anesthesia lead to neurological issues?
Not necessarily. Speak to your anesthesiologist about potential problems.
Should all medications be stopped before anesthesia?
Depends on why you are taking them and the type of surgery. Talk to your surgeon and anesthesiologist
Why was my son given anesthesia for a CT scan?
If your child won't hold still to get good pictures, then yes it is appropriate. A CT scan is very quick usually so if the child can hold still, it would avoid anesthesia. You READ MORE
If your child won't hold still to get good pictures, then yes it is appropriate. A CT scan is very quick usually so if the child can hold still, it would avoid anesthesia. You should be able to go in with the child if that would help him/her hold still
Can I feel drowsy a week after my anesthesia was delivered?
No, not from the anesthesia. Surgery is very stressful to the body, many hormonal changes occur and the stress from this may make you tired for some time. I would expect you to READ MORE
No, not from the anesthesia. Surgery is very stressful to the body, many hormonal changes occur and the stress from this may make you tired for some time. I would expect you to feel better in the next few days
Can anesthesia interact with breast milk?
You can breast feed right away, there is no need to wait
If my anesthesia is delivered in the back, can its traces mix in the spinal fluid?
No. Once it diffuses out of your cerebrospinal fluid and into your bloodstream, it is broken down and excreted by the kidneys or liver.
What should I expect during general anesthesia?
Depends on the procedure and the duration, anything from very limited side effects to pain with nausea and vomiting potential.
Why do I have numbness in my face after an anesthesia?
If it's around your lips, would be from a local anesthetic injection that could last a couple days or weeks. The wisdom teeth extraction may have caused nerve injury also, which READ MORE
If it's around your lips, would be from a local anesthetic injection that could last a couple days or weeks. The wisdom teeth extraction may have caused nerve injury also, which may last a while. Only thing to do is wait and see what happens.
How does anesthesia work on the body?
No one has actually determined how general anesthetics work. There are theories, but each lacks complete validity. The major risks are to your heart, brain and lungs and include READ MORE
No one has actually determined how general anesthetics work. There are theories, but each lacks complete validity. The major risks are to your heart, brain and lungs and include heart attacks, death, stroke, and breathing problems.
Is it risky to undergo anesthesia with a common cold?
Most likely. This sounds like an elective procedure, wait until you feel better!
