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Will local anesthesia under sedation decrease pain while suturing?
Query: Hi doctor,My surgeon is recommending local anesthesia with sedation for an umbilical hernia. It is a small hernia as per the surgeon, and a small incision and perhaps 1 or 2 stitches on the abdomen will be needed to repair it and perhaps a small mesh on top if needed. I have had a terrible experienc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing fine. Coming to your query, the efficacy of local anesthesia depends on various factors like the expertise of anesthetist, drugs used, adjuvants, the amount of drug used, etc. For a small and uncomplicated hernia, local anesthesia with sedation i... Read Full »
I am an alcoholic and am undergoing labiaplasty. Is sedation safe?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having a labiaplasty under conscious sedation. It is a simple procedure with minimal risk but I need a second opinion on the anesthesia used because I have a history of alcohol abuse (nothing major). I am 26 years old, and over the past year, I have drunk every other day (six drinks o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can continue your Clonazepam tablet. As you are chronic alcoholic get your liver function tests done and there is nothing to worry about the procedural anesthesia. Tell your alcoholic and medication history to your anesthesiologist. The analgesic dosage requireme... Read Full »
Does Ashwagandha have bad interaction with anesthesia?
Query: Hi doctor, I am due to have a surgery cone biopsy for CIN 3. I am stopping all my supplements a week before, as requested by the hospital. However, I ordered an herbal medicine last week, Ashwagandha, to try for insomnia and nerves. It was dumb to try without consulting a doctor. I think I have on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, it seems you have already searched a lot on the social networks. You are absolutely right that Ashwagandha should be stopped for 1 week prior to surgery. But, there are certain facts you need to know. First, you are not having a surgery and... Read Full »
Why do I become alert and aware during surgery inspite of anesthesia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 55-year-old female. Before asking my question, I need to provide some background and context. I have had many surgeries and am a well-educated person. I am not a typical patient, given my knowledge, background, etc., including the fact that I get a copy of my complete chart for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your past experiences of conscious sedation, and I understand how difficult it would have been for you. One thing I want to clear you first is that conscious sedation does not mean general anesthesia. Conscious sedation works on this principle only that y... Read Full »