Patients under general anesthesia often experience changes in blood pressure. Anesthesiologists expect this and prepare accordingly. The side effects of general anesthesia can range from minor problems, such as nausea or dry mouth, to more serious problems, such as difficulty urinating or confusion. These side effects vary greatly from person to person.
General anesthesia also poses a risk of life-threatening problems, such as a condition that can cause organ failure. The most common complications after general anesthesia are nausea and vomiting.
You're more likely to experience post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) if you have a history of nausea and vomiting after previous surgery.
Dry mouth may be due to a lack of food or drink both in the hours before the procedure and during this one. Dry mouth usually goes away within 24 hours after surgery.In the meantime, you can use water or ice to ease the discomfort. Certain medications given during surgery may cause chills or chills. These symptoms usually go away once the effect of the medication wears off. Paralytic medications (powerful muscle relaxants used with general anesthesia) are known to cause muscle pain. General anesthesia is considered safe, especially if it is administered by anesthesiologists who specialize in a particular surgery.
However, just like any surgery has side effects and risks, general anesthesia can have side effects. Most are mild and include nausea and vomiting, feeling disoriented, sore throat (if you had a breathing tube inserted), itching and chills. These effects should wear off within a few hours.
