Medical Advice on "Anesthesiology"

I had electric current sensation in lips during colonoscopy after taking Propofol. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all you need not get anxious because of this buzzy feeling you went through after you were given Propofol. Buzzy feel or electrical current feel is all part of the any general anaesthetic agent. Propofol is a ve...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prem

Which anesthetic agent is used during labor?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad to answer your queries. Responses are by the question numbers: 1.I have been working as an anesthesiologist for the past 8 years. 2.I would administer anesthesia for around 15-20 caesarean sections per month....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dineshkumar Murugesaboopathi

Is it safe to administer Benzodiazepine in a patient taking Phenibut and Kratom during general anesthesia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are taking 2 drugs one of which is Psychoactive compound (Kratom) while other one is mind calming magnet (Phenibut). If you are taking those drugs since long time then you may have some tolerance to Opioids/Benzodiaz...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Yatish Anant Jadhav

I have to undergo breast implant explantation surgery. Can it be done under LA?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you are worrying a lot about small things. About the anesthesia, you need to understand the reason behind why we give GA (general anesthesia) and not local in such surgeries. The doctor is going to open the b...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rohit Jain

Please give a brief idea about drugs used for general anesthesia during septoplasty.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you need not get scared about getting general anesthesia for your surgery (septoplasty). For your surgery, general anesthesia is the best option for anesthetizing you. One more point is that you need not...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prem

Among spinal and epidural anesthesia, which is recommended for uterine polyp removal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, your surgery can be done under spinal or epidural anesthesia. It is a much safer option than general anesthesia. You will be pain-free for hours after surgery. You will be absolutely awake during...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sukhdev Garg

I have a surgery tomorrow morning.I have taken meth.Please advise.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Meth intake might cause interactions with anaesthetic medicines which require to be given during surgery. It is never safe and might cause adver...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

What is the cause for cough after gallbladder surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In general anesthesia, a patient is put on ventilatory support as he cannot breathe during general anesthesia. To achieve this, we need to pass a tube, known as an endotracheal tube, down the throat to the lungs. This...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manu Kumar

I am in need of hip replacement but I am scared of anesthesia. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you opt for regional anesthesia by a spinal and epidural anesthetic. They will give an injection between your spine, and this will make your legs numb and any sensation below the navel you will not be feelin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

Do I have to stop taking ashwagandha before a surgery?Will it interact with anesthesia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. Ashwagandha or Indian ginseng is a well known ayurvedic herbal medicine. 2. The following constitute its important effects on the human body:...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail