Info About Anesthesia

Most people who undergo anesthesia are completely comfortable and have no complications. Adverse effects and serious complications are very rare, but the possibility does exist. The risk will vary according to your health beforehand and the seriousness of your operation. Nausea is relatively common and is treated with appropriate medication. Sore throat associated with breathing tube placement is also quite common, but usually only lasts a day or so. There are a number of infrequent, less serious complications such as pain and bruising at the site of injections or headaches. These are usually easily treatable, and are also quite rare.

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