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Are there any risks of anesthesia?

My sister will have a nose job under general anesthesia. Are there any risks of anesthesia?
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Is it better to have a local or general anesthetic for cysts?

I need to have a cyst removed from my eye. My doctor can do it with local anesthesia, but he says I can have it done at the hospital with general anesthesia. Which do you think...
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What's the best way to prepare for anesthesia?

I'm 22 years old and I need to have surgery under general anesthesia. What's the best way to prepare for anesthesia?
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Is local anesthesia used in hospice?

My grandmother needs to have a catheter while she's in hospice care. Is she able to have this done with local anesthesia?
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Will dental sedation help me relax during my dentist visit?

I'm afraid of going to the dentist, and I haven't gone in so long--about 3 years. Can I get sedation to help me relax during my visit?
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Will I be sedated during my tonsillectomy?

I'm 24 and I'm supposed to have a tonsillectomy very soon. Will I need to be sedated during the procedure?
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Are you asleep during a colonoscopy?

I need to have a colonoscopy next week. Will I be getting anesthesia for it? Will I be asleep?
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How long does anesthetic for colonoscopy last?

I am scheduled for a colonoscopy under anesthesia. How long does anesthetic for colonoscopy last after the procedure?
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Is general anesthesia during a C-section safe?

I'm going to have a c-section, but I want this to be under general anesthesia. Is this safe?
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What is the chance of a serious complication from anesthesia?

I'm going to have surgery with anesthesia but I'm a bit worried. Is there any chance of a serious complication due to anesthesia?
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Can I drive after a local anesthetic?

I'm 38 and I need to have a surgery under local anesthesia. Is it okay to drive after a local anesthetic?
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What are the long-term side effects of general anesthesia?

I'm 35 years old and I'm going to have surgery very soon. Are there any long-term side effects of general anesthesia?
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What should you not do before anesthesia?

I am preparing for my surgery and want to know more about it. What should I not do before general anesthesia?
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Can I have anesthesia if I have sleep apnea?

I'm 50 and I have had sleep apnea for about two years. I need to have surgery for my hernia under general anesthesia. Will my sleep apnea cause any complications?
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Can I have a rhinoplasty under local anesthesia?

I want to have a nose job done, but I'm worried about the side effects of general anesthesia. Can I have a rhinoplasty under local anesthesia?
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Can too much anesthesia cause brain damage?

I heard from my friend that too much anesthesia cause brain damage. Is that true?
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Can anesthesia cause memory loss?

After surgery under general anesthesia my son had memory loss for a short period of time. It was only short-term but it was still concerning. Can anesthesia cause memory loss?...
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What are the effects of anesthesia after surgery?

Hi, I need to have surgery on my neck under general anesthesia. What are the effects of anesthesia after surgery?
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What happens when you can't wake up from anesthesia?

I am 47 years old, and I'm scheduled for a surgery with general anesthesia next month. I am afraid of anesthesia. What happens when you can't wake up from anesthesia?
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What does waking up from anesthesia feel like?

I'm 23 years old and I want to know as much as I can about anesthesia. What does waking up from anesthesia feel like?
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