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My parents think that a general anesthetic is very bad for your brain and can make you retarded. is this true?
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Not true: General anesthesia is fine, but only use it when it's needed. Rarely do people have unusual reactions to the general anesthesia medications. Life is about balance... when you need a surgery, you want anesthesia.
Answered 1/6/2017
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