Question 1

how long does general anesthesia affect body?

Accepted Answer

Usually 24 hours: The effects may last up to three days. Normal kidney and liver function help to clear the medications used in anesthesia.

Question 2

i've always heard that under general anesthesia, it takes the body longer to heal. is that true?

Accepted Answer

General anesthesia: is a state of immobility, no pain sensation, unconsciousness, and stable vital signs. All of that is used to perform surgery for it's duration. Once the surgery is over, you wake up very shortly after. Healing begins immediately and anesthesia doesn't interfere with it in any way.

Question 3

what will happen to your body under general anesthesia?

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General Anesthesia: You're totally unconscious and immobilized and you don't feel, sense or remember anything that happens during the anesthesia. Your vital systems are continuously monitored while you're under. The anesthesiologist  will turn off the anesthetic drugs and you will gradually wake up.

Question 4

need a simple explaination for this. what happens to your body when you go under general anesthesia?

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Nothing Brain asleep: The mind is asleep and unaware. The body is unchanged, working as it normally would. The anesthesia provider is there to monitor you and intervene if any adjustments need to be made.

Question 5

i was on shoulder stabilisation 2 months ago. since i itch all over body+rash on both shoulders. is it possible that its caused by general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Allergic Reaction: Highly unlikely. It is very rare to have an allergic reaction to the anesthetic gases used today.  Allergies to some of the intravenous medications used as part of the overall anesthetic are possible -but those medications are metabolized relatively quickly and would not cause the chronic symptoms you are experiencing. Are you taking pain meds? Started a new medication of any kind?

Question 6

what is general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

What normally called: &quot; to put you to sleep&quot;  before surgical procedure , is not feel pain , and will  not  be aware the procedure being done , by anesthetic medications , your breathing  is controlled , all your vital functions are closely monitored by highly trained professional(s),  relatively very safe considering the magnitude of the undertaking on human body.

Question 7

is general anesthesia safe?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: For low risk surgeries in patients without significant medical problems, general anesthesia is extremely safe.

Question 8

what does general anesthesia mean?

Accepted Answer

Fully unconscious: General anesthesia means you will be completely asleep, unable to respond to commands, unable to feel, hear or remember, and usually will have some kind of breathing device placed in your airway (throat).  An anesthesiologist will monitor you closely and give you medications to keep you "asleep" and comfortable, keep you alive while operating on you, and most importantly wake you up!

Question 9

when is general anesthesia necessary?

Accepted Answer

Several factors: It depends on the surgical procedure being performed and wether it can be safely performed under regional or local anesthesia as well as patient position and coexisting diseases.

Question 10

could getting general anesthesia hurt?

Accepted Answer

A little: Some medications that are used for anesthesia might hurt but many anesthesiologists will give medications that will make you forget and some medications for pain before they give you the medications that is mostly known to hurt (propofol).

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