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Can Confusion And Delirium Be A Reaction To Anesthesia?
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Sat, 29 Jul 2017
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Sat, 29 Jul 2017
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Question : If a young adult had anesthesia for the first time and is now exhibiting delusional behavior could that be the result of the anesthesia and could it show up 1 week later.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Confusion and delirium may occur following general anesthesia.
Delusion occurring after 1 week is less likely to be primarily due to anesthesia.
A young person who may have risk factors for a behavioral disorder may have it precipitated by the stress of anesthesia and surgery.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
Discussion follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Confusion and delirium may occur following general anesthesia.
Delusion occurring after 1 week is less likely to be primarily due to anesthesia.
A young person who may have risk factors for a behavioral disorder may have it precipitated by the stress of anesthesia and surgery.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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