What Are the Most Common General Anesthesia Side Effects?
General anesthesia is, used for most major surgeries and can affect the entire body, including the brain and reflex functions. It carries more risks of side effects and complications than local or regional anesthesia, but they generally are minor, temporary, and easily managed. The most common general anesthesia side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurry vision, and sore throat. These symptoms usually disappear as the anesthesia wears off. Post-surgery patients may also feel tired, drowsy, weak, or fuzzy-headed for several days after surgery, and are typically advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours. One of the main causes of general anesthesia side effects is the method of administration. Sometimes an endotracheal (ET) tube is inserted into a patient’s throat to help prevent aspiration. The insertion and removal of the tube can cause respiratory problems and injury or irritation to the throat and larynx. Hoarseness, coughing, gagging, and mus
