Is it true if you get an epaderal you will have back problems?
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Is it true if you get an epaderal you will have back problems?
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Dr. David Edsall
Anesthesiology
In brief: Define problems
The epidural if many inches away from the disc and will not cause disc problems.
It can cause a bruise on the bone or ligament. This can hurt and usually resolves in a few days it is like a bruise on your hand from the iv. R u worried it will cause a problem with your hand? 1in5, 000 will have nerve damage to one nerve. 99 out of 100 have no problems at all. 4999 out of 5000 no severe problems.
In brief: Define problems
The epidural if many inches away from the disc and will not cause disc problems.
It can cause a bruise on the bone or ligament. This can hurt and usually resolves in a few days it is like a bruise on your hand from the iv. R u worried it will cause a problem with your hand? 1in5, 000 will have nerve damage to one nerve. 99 out of 100 have no problems at all. 4999 out of 5000 no severe problems.
Dr. David Edsall
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Dr. Leslie Garson
Anesthesiology
In brief: Highly unlikely
Epidural anesthesia is administered by placing local anesthesia into an area outside of your spine called the epidural space.
This is a common anesthetic used in millions of patients every year all over the world. It is also a very safe anesthetic. Back problems after an epidural anesthetic are highly unusual and should not be a concern.
In brief: Highly unlikely
Epidural anesthesia is administered by placing local anesthesia into an area outside of your spine called the epidural space.
This is a common anesthetic used in millions of patients every year all over the world. It is also a very safe anesthetic. Back problems after an epidural anesthetic are highly unusual and should not be a concern.
Dr. Leslie Garson
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Dr. Scott Roethle
Anesthesiology
In brief: Rare long term
Epidurals are usually straight forward procedures for analgesia, done usuing a needle in the the back.
There are very rare long term consequences of back pain or nerve damage. Expect bruise-like pain for several days afterwards, similar to a shot. But there should not be lasting nerve issues or pain after the epidural medication subsides. Persisting problems should be discussed with your doctor.
In brief: Rare long term
Epidurals are usually straight forward procedures for analgesia, done usuing a needle in the the back.
There are very rare long term consequences of back pain or nerve damage. Expect bruise-like pain for several days afterwards, similar to a shot. But there should not be lasting nerve issues or pain after the epidural medication subsides. Persisting problems should be discussed with your doctor.
Dr. Scott Roethle
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc
Family Medicine
In brief: Usually not
Despite a fairly common misconception of epidural causing back problems, there's no good proof that it does it.
A traumatic epidural or erroneously performed one may cause more or less problem depending on the damage.
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Dr. Gabor Racz
Anesthesiology
In brief: Not usually
You get it because you have back problems.
But choose your doctor carefully
look up the qualifications.
Your best protection is a good doctor.
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Dr. Dimitry Baranov
Anesthesiology
In brief: Unlikely
Millions of patients get epidural anesthesia every year without any adverse consequences and with multiple benefits.
However, there is a small percentage of patients who will develop various complications. Some of these are predictable due to per-existant patient's conditions, others can be due to poor technique and still others happen for unclear reasons.
In brief: Unlikely
Millions of patients get epidural anesthesia every year without any adverse consequences and with multiple benefits.
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