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Are Dizziness And Balancing Issues Normal After Taking General Anesthesia?

Hi, I had a laparoskopii surgery 3 days ago.After general anastetics I had immediate side effects such as shivering and vomiting but I learnt that these are very common.My main concern is my diziness and losing my balance in situations when I put my head down or up.Is it normal?How long it might last?What I should do?Thank you in advance for your answer.
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Hello,

Normally, general anesthesia effect wears off depending upon the dosage consumed with individual metabolic factors of its pathway to inactive metabolites.

Dizziness with balance disturbances are not normal at 3 days period of the surgery and must be evaluated with expert anesthetic to proceed further in this management.

Till that time, drink more liquids to maintain hydration and prevent low blood pressure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Are Dizziness And Balancing Issues Normal After Taking General Anesthesia?

Hello, Normally, general anesthesia effect wears off depending upon the dosage consumed with individual metabolic factors of its pathway to inactive metabolites. Dizziness with balance disturbances are not normal at 3 days period of the surgery and must be evaluated with expert anesthetic to proceed further in this management. Till that time, drink more liquids to maintain hydration and prevent low blood pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon