Is it normal for blood pressure to drop under anesthesia?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been wanting to get a tummy tuck, but I am afraid. In the past, when I had my three C-sections, my blood pressure dropped.

Now that I have been doing some research, I know that is a side effect, but it seems that 10 years back. My doctors were not aware because they performed X-rays, blood work, etc., to see what was going on, but everything used to come back normal. So I really want to know if I have a tummy tuck and if it will happen again. I also got nausea with local anesthesia. Is that normal, too? Please advise.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

For a tummy tuck, you will be getting spinal anesthesia, which you have undergone for all the C-sections.

Even though all your reports are normal, the basic nature of anesthesia is to reduce your blood pressure and heart rate. That is normal while using anesthesia. It can happen to anyone and at any time. So, nothing to worry about. Your anesthetist can easily manage your blood pressure drops.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.