Is it possible to experience nausea and vomiting after anesthesia?
May 6, 2023 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Laura Hahn
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Katrin Weber and I recently underwent a surgery under general anesthesia. Since then, I have been experiencing severe feelings of nausea and have vomited several times. These symptoms are causing me great concern and significantly affecting my recovery.
I would like to know if it is possible to experience nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. What are possible causes for these unpleasant side effects and how long can they last? Are there specific risk factors that could lead to an increased likelihood of nausea and vomiting after anesthesia?
Furthermore, I am interested in possible solutions to alleviate or prevent nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. Are there medications or other measures that could help me overcome these symptoms? How can I best prepare myself to minimize potential complications after anesthesia?
I kindly request your expert assessment on this matter and specific recommendations on how to manage my current symptoms. Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Sincerely,
Katrin Weber
Dear Mrs. Weber,
Thank you for your message and your trust. I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with severe nausea and vomiting after your surgery under general anesthesia. These side effects can indeed occur after anesthesia and are unfortunately not uncommon. There are various causes for nausea and vomiting after anesthesia, which I would like to explain to you below.
A common cause of postoperative nausea and vomiting is the effect of the anesthesia itself. These can affect the gastrointestinal tract and lead to disturbed stomach emptying, which can cause nausea and vomiting. Manipulation during surgery as well as the use of painkillers and other medications can also contribute to these symptoms.
There are certain risk factors that can increase the likelihood of nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. These include, for example, female gender, smoking, old age, a history of nausea after surgeries, long duration of surgery, or certain procedures such as abdominal surgeries.
To alleviate or prevent the symptoms of nausea and vomiting after anesthesia, there are various measures that can be taken. Often, antiemetic medications are administered before, during, or after the surgery to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. Following fasting guidelines before the surgery, adequate fluid intake, and avoiding certain foods can also be helpful.
To best prepare for surgery and the associated anesthesia and minimize possible complications, it is important that you inform your anesthesiologist about your history of nausea after surgeries. Together, you can then discuss individual measures to prevent nausea and vomiting as much as possible.
I recommend speaking with your treating physician about your current symptoms so that he can advise and treat you specifically. He will assess your individual situation and take appropriate measures to help you.
I wish you a speedy recovery and am happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Kind regards,
Laura Hahn
