“Is it common to have headaches after anesthesia?”
I am a 30 year old male. I want to know if it is common to have headaches after anesthesia?
4 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
No.
Yes, this is a common occurrence following anesthesia. One of the biggest offenders is Zofran, the medicine you most likely received to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting, but there are many potential causes. The headache should resolve within 24 hours following anesthesia.
Yes. Anesthetic gases dilate vessels around the meninges of the brain and can cause headache. Should not last too long postoperatively.
Not uncommon
