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Can anaesthetics and accompanying conventional drugs cause mental illness?

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

No, But: As has already been answered, anesthetics do not cause mental illness. However, some people have negative reactions to anesthetics which can include delirium and disorientation. These difficulties will sometime persist for several days following the use of anesthesia.

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Answered 7/16/2012

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