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Yesterday i had colonoscopy with anesthesia (passed out for the whole procedure) and today my lungs hurt. why, what's the connection?
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R/O COMPLICATION: Often times Propofol is used for anesthesia it is very potent. Rarely when you are recovery from anesthesia, fluid may get into the lungs. This is referred as aspiration. I recommend following up with your GI doctor. If symptoms worsen acutely or fever develops, get immediate evaluation and X-ray to rule out aspiration Pneumonia.
Answered 7/16/2015
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