Is regional aneshteia a good type of anesthesia for surgery?
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It depends on what kind of surgery you are having.  If it isn't something too big where you may get freaked out, then yes.  Otherwise the regular kind is just fine.
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Hopefully the PA has worked in general surgery and has scrubbed on several appy's, has a good grasp of anatomy, and knows how to operate and work the anesthesia at the same time. I won't even mention having sterile instruments and antibiotics...\n\nNever met an NP who has scrubbed in the OR. However I've met several PA's who often scrub.
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I had all four of mine pulled. No pain they numb the area. fist they use a qtip looking thing to numb so you don't feel when they apply the anesthesia. You are awake and don't feel a thing. However you do hear everything that is going on. You will be fine it is not that bad.
191287
bikini zone! It is found at walmart it is a topical anesthetic and works wonders!
357249
My experience wasn't so great as fred the dog's. The anaesthetic just about killed me and I slept and slept and slept. It was about 2/3 weeks before I could laugh properly or sleep on my side and felt normal. However, I feel fantastic now, definately worth getting done- after the post op niggles go!!
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I agree. I don't think anesthesia alone will effect your hormones. But the stress of any surgery can cause your period to come around alot faster than normal. \nBe good to yourself and drink lots of water to flush out all that anesthesia.
233293
There are so many types of fistulas, so I suspect the recovery might be different with each type.  Try searching under the type of fistula ("an*l/vaginal", "tracheoesophageal", "vesicovaginal",  etc) and "surgery and recovery."
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a controllable and reversible loss of consciousness induced by intoxication of the central nervous system. Lowered sensitivity to external stimuli (hyporeflexia), analgesia, unconsciousness, muscle relaxation, and amnesia are significant features of general anaesthesia. The term "surgical anaesthesia" emphasizes muscle relaxation and analgesia.
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infants can't have anesthesia as they can die from it...I wanted to know that when my son was circumcised, but the doctor's said it was a much quicker process to just snip than to wait for the anesthesia to take effect and that even a small amount in an infant could cause death.\n\nIn the end no matter how much pain the infant felt at the time of the surgery he will thank you in the end.  Its assists in their health and wellbeing later in life.
791401
Could be.  Everybody reacts to surgery different.  I would ask a Doc just in case.
459404
My son had all four out under anesthesia and got along fine.  I had 2 pulled without being put under - actually the apprehension was the worst part.  It only took about 20 seconds for each tooth and didn't really hurt.  Afterwards it was pretty gross and a little achy but not that bad. Take some pain pills and zonk out for a few hours and you'll be OK.  Just don't breathe on anybody - YUCK!
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It would be in your best interest to make an appointment with a Neurologist to examine you.  If you mean your doctor as in your OB, well.......need I say more.  The anethesiologist is the one who administered the epidural and could have very well touch a nerve associated with your leg.
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Most people, when having all 4 removed with IV sedation, generally have the surgery on a Friday and they are fine to return to work by Monday.  When having only one removed with local anesthetic, most people will only take the day off they are having the procedure done and will return to work the next day.  I personally would not recommend returning to work after any extraction as rest is best.  Whatever you do, just make sure to follow your post-operative instructions the dentist gives to you to avoid a dry socket (and futher pain) after the extraction.
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A hernia repair requires surgery. There are several different procedures that can be used for fixing any specific type of hernia. In a standard repair, following appropriate anesthesia and sterilization of the surgical site, an incision is made over the area of the hernia and carried down carefully through the sequential tissue layers. The goal is to separate away all the normal tissue and define the margins of the hole or weakness. Once this has been achieved, the hole is then closed, usually by some combination of suture and a plastic mesh. When a repair is done by suture alone, the edges of the defect are pulled together, much like sewing a hole together in a piece of cloth. One of the problems with this approach is that it can put excessive strain on the surrounding tissues through which the sutures are passed. Over time, with normal bodily exertion, this strain can lead to the tearing of these stressed tissues and the formation of another hernia. The frequency of such recurrent hernias, especially in the groin region, has led to the development of many different methods of suturing the deep tissue layers in an attempt to provide better results.\n\nIn order to provide a secure repair and avoid the stress on the adjacent tissue caused by pulling the hole closed, an alternative technique was developed which bridges the hole or weakness with a piece of plastic-like mesh or screen material. The mesh is a permanent material and, when sewn to the margins of the defect, it allows the body's normal healing process to incorporate it into the local structures. This has proved to be a very effective means of repair.\n\nAfter the hernia repair is completed, the overlying tissues and skin are surgically closed, usually with absorbable sutures.\n\nFortunately, most hernia repairs (except in children) can be done with a variety of anesthetic methods. With modern general anesthetic techniques and monitoring, general anesthesia (inducing "sleep") can be very safe. However the surgery can also be performed under local anesthesia or regional anesthetics, often at the same time using sedation medications to help relax the patient. The specific type of anesthetic for an individual patient is selected after careful evaluation of the patient's general health and individual concerns.\nMost of the factors that lead to the development of hernias are beyond the control of the individual. Some of those factors are inherited and develop as the individual grows. The arrangement of the local tissues and their thickness and strength may greatly affect the relative risk of hernia over a lifetime. However, that risk can be increased by failure to use good body mechanics when lifting, poor abdominal support posture, and weight control problems.\nBecause there is no cutting nor sewing of muscle edges together and no placing the repair under tension, pain is minimal, restrictions after surgery are few and brief, and the recovery period is the most rapid of any surgical repair for hernias. There is actual return to normal activity, without restrictions, safely and comfortably in DAYS!\n\nMOST RAPID and SAFE RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITY
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I wont recommend a surgery at this initial stage ... i hv spend a big part of my life in Asia (India)(M now settled in UK) N will recommend u 2 follow wot v call the Grand Mom's tips ... drink plenty of water, avoid drinks (huge intake) ... tke loads of fruits n salads n if possible try looking for a homeo treatment ... \n\nThis will definately help u in not only controlling the stuff but will also assit u in minimizing / eliminating\n\nCheers ... God Bless
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Under anaesthesia ,\nall voluntary and involuntary muscles relax .\n So you may well  become incontinent  at this time .\n\n also while  you are under anaesthesia, your  tongue  falls back and blocks the  air-way  and your cough reflex does not work either \n so you would  choke or drown , without expert care ..\n\n That is why you  will always have, highly trained staff  there to keep your airway clear. etc \n\nIf you have any concerns, regarding anaesthesia , tell the Surgeon before  you have surgery, to explain, what is done, for your care and safety .\n\n>^,,^<
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The difference between general and local anaesthisia is in the amount of nerve cells or percentage of you nervous system that gets blocked. General anaesthesia knocks you out at the level of your central nervous system, while local anaethesia only interrupts signaling from a particular area. There is also a difference in how they are delivered. General anaesthesia is applied to the whole body through inhalation or a line into the blood stream. Local anaesthesia is injected at a particular site.