why anesthetic antacids use in health problems?

Question

How might using antacids to mask heartburn inadvertently lead to more serious problems?

Answer 1

Anesthetic antacids?: I'm not sure what you are refer to by "anesthetic antacids". There is a special type of antacid used before anesthesia. These antacids are clear liquids that neutralize stomach acid and have no solids that would be unsafe before anesthesia. Solids (like food) could get stuck in the lungs if a patient vomits during anesthesia and inhales (aspirates) the vomit.

Answer 2

Minimal: The anesthesia from a AAA repair is really no different from any other type of general anesthesia, especially if the repair was performed using an endovascular approach. If the AAA repair was done open or in an emergent setting, patients are often anemic. In addition there are a lot of "fluid shifts" which cause significant edema post-operatively. Other common side affects are a sore throat&cough.

Answer 3

Weakness: Weakness and dizziness can stay for a while. Generally there are no long term effects of anesthesia consult with your surgeon, depends on type of surgery.

Answer 4

NO REASON: Find out reason why 7 year old needs antacid if no underlying serious problem occasional antacid use is ok.

Answer 5

Reflux: 7 years old can take antiacid for sure. But you need to make sure that it could be a signs of avid reflux and possibly due to h. Pylori bacteria that needs to be properly treated.

Answer 6

Sometimes: When being placed under general anesthesia, there are many different methods; IV induction is very common. Further, there are numerous different medications that may be chosen by your physician, he or she will choose the one that is most appropriate for you in your situation. A very common agent is propofol, this agent, more than others, can be associated with discomfort on injection.

Answer 7

Very little: Any intravenous medication can sting or burn a little as it is administered, particularly one of the main IV anesthetics called Propofol which does burn a little. However, most patients are given some sedative medication prior to proceeding to the operating room to make the experience more tolerable, and may patients don't even remember receiving the IV medication to put them to sleep.

Answer 8

Yes and No: Intravenous or IV anesthetics may cause irritation of the peripheral veins. An example is Propofol or diprivan. Your anesthesiologist can prevent the hurt by giving intravenous local anesthetic like xylocaine (lidocaine) or mixing it with the Propofol before administration of the drug.

Answer 9

No: You will get multiple different drug to "go to sleep". They will not hurt.

Answer 10

Maybe for a few sec: Our "induction" drugs Propofol and etomidate both may sting when administered. We try adding Lidocaine to help with this. This is why they found Lidocaine with michael jackson. Maybe 30-50% feel it. I've felt the sting with my surgery...It goes away in a few seconds. Not fun, but nothing i'd lose sleep over -literally.

Answer 11

Depends: If you are taking something like Prilosec , it is ok to take 2 in a day. Zantac is taken twice a day. Antacids, like Tums (calcium carbonate) can be taken more frequently- as needed.

Answer 12

Depends: Acid 'reducers' differ by type of agent, degree of suppression, onset of effect and side-effect profile. All have the potential for harm and may mask something serious. Only use for a short-time (< 2 weeks) before obtaining a firm diagnosis. And, even if prescribed, it is very important to understand the risks associated with their use. Do discuss with a GI md (gastroenterologist) if possible.

Answer 13

See your MD instead: If you have not gotten the relief expected after a brief use of the recommended dose of this or any other medication for that matter, you really ought to go see your physician for a proper evaluation. Perhaps you have an ulcer in your esophagus or stomach, or perhaps it is the common infection h. Pylori, that is resistant to your meds. It may even be worse, like a stomach tumor (ugh). See md!

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