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Can An Anesthesia Negatively Affect An Alzheimer S Patient?

My dad is 87, he is scheduled to have his gall bladder removed (he s not currently symptomatic, and he also has dementia/Alzheimer s. we are wondering how the anesthesia could negatively affect this brain disease. he currently doens t recognize most of his nephews, grandchildren, etc, but he does recognize his children, and his siblings
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients appear to be particularly at risk of cognitive deterioration following anesthesia, and some studies suggest that exposure to anesthetics may increase the risk of AD. Please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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Can An Anesthesia Negatively Affect An Alzheimer S Patient?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Alzheimer s disease (AD) patients appear to be particularly at risk of cognitive deterioration following anesthesia, and some studies suggest that exposure to anesthetics may increase the risk of AD. Please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.