3 Effective Remedies for Beating Anesthesia Aftereffects

For most of us, the anesthetic effects wear off in few hours’ time. But for some, it takes more time as some systems do not metabolize the drug quickly. This results in feeling weak, dizzy, and feverish for days. To help you minimize the aftereffects of anesthesia here are some quick and effective remedies.

1. MULTIVITAMIN AND MINERALS
Intake of high-potency multivitamin and minerals a week prior and post-anesthesia will greatly help reduce the aftereffects of the drug. Supplements of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and essential minerals like selenium, magnesium, and zinc are recommended. Most of these nutrients also have antioxidant properties that are essential in detox of the drug effect. These nutrients will also help in eliminating heavy metals and other toxic compounds to help you in your recovery. Consult your health expert of these supplements. 

2. MILK THISTLE
Silybum marianum or milk thistle has detoxification properties which help in preventing the natural antioxidant, glutathione, from depletion. When exposed to chemicals like anesthetics, the amount of this antioxidant is reduced, which can leave the liver prone to damage. Milk thistle helps in preventing this by maintaining the level of antioxidant at its required level. Usually, a dose of 70 mg for 3 times a day is recommended a week prior and post the intake of anesthesia. But again consult your health expert because you may be allergic to milk thistle.

3. WATER
Water is most essential! Water helps in removing and flushing out toxins from the body. Drink as much as water you can in a day. Don’t wait till you are so thirsty that you have to drink water, but keep drinking every now and then so that you are always hydrated. A glass of water every 2 hours will be a good start.

According to Dr. Arun Kumar, an anesthesiologist at Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, patients need not get tensed if the aftereffects of anesthesia stay for long. Following the above-mentioned practices will ensure you recover very shortly.

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4 Interesting Facts about Anesthesia You Must Know

Anesthesia is a very common remedy for killing pain during a painful operation, but our forefathers didn’t have this privilege; the only way to get through the pain of a surgery was by gritting their teeth!

Although there are several types of medication for anesthesia and these drugs are very common, there are some facts that many may not be aware of. This post seeks to inform the readers some facts about anesthesia.

1. Smokers Need More Anesthesia
Anesthesiologists have observed that people who smoke may need more anesthetics than those who don’t. According to a research presented at the 2015 ESA, it was found that most of the smokers required an extra 30% of anesthesia as compared to non-smokers during operations. Also, smokers were found to have required painkillers post-surgery.

2. Waking Up During Surgery
Although this is extremely rare, it is possible that a patient may wake up during an operation. This condition is known as “anesthesia awareness”, and the occurrence is seen during general anesthesia. Anesthetic medications have the tendency to cause pain relief and unconsciousness to prevent movement. If these two effects fail to take place then the chances of the patient to wake up during the operation increases. 

3. Aromatherapy after Anesthesia?
According to a journal published in 2013 – Anesthesia & Analgesia, nausea that people get to post and anesthesia medication can be greatly reduced, if not go away completely, with the help of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a relatively inexpensive treatment and can be used by most patients.

4. Obesity Can Increase Complications
According to a research conducted by ASA patients who are obese are unable to get the best of anesthetic medications. There are also high chances and risks that there may occur breathing difficulties during operations due to obesity.

Dr. Maulik Shah, a veteran anesthesiologist at Main Apollo Hospital Chennai also mentioned that in some extremely rare cases memory loss is also a possible side effect of an anesthetic medication. Although some of these negative outcomes may be difficult to avoid, obesity and smoking can be avoided by the wise use of our will.

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