Can't sleep after anesthesia?
Meri surgery ko kuch din ho gaye hain, lekin mujhe neend bilkul nahi aa rahi. Lagta hai anesthesia ka asar abhi tak hai. Kya kisi aur ke saath bhi aisa hota hai?
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7 months ago
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I understand completely how scary it is when your body feels out of sync after a hospital stay. The post-surgery anxiety alone can keep you awake for hours. Be gentle with yourself and give your body some time to flush the drugs out.
6 months ago
It is actually very common for anesthesia to disrupt your body's natural sleep cycle for a few days after surgery. Try to stay hydrated, rest in a quiet room, and don't force it. If this persists for more than 3-4 days, check back with your surgeon.
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7 months ago
When I was discharged after my surgery, my anesthesiologist clearly told me that sleep disturbances can happen as the body processes the medication. You should call your hospital's helpline or your doctor's clinic to ask if they can recommend a safe way to rest.
7 months ago
Surgery and anesthesia place a lot of stress on your endocrine system, which can temporarily affect sleep. Keep a close track of your recovery, and make sure to mention this sleep disturbance during your follow-up checkup with your doctor.
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7 months ago
I had minor surgery two days ago and I literally haven't slept a wink since then. I'm starting to get really worried now. Has anyone else faced this and how long did it take for your sleep to return to normal?