“Is vertigo a side effect of anesthesia?”

Yes, vertigo can be a potential side effect of anesthesia. Some specific factors during surgery and anesthesia administration can contribute to the development of vertigo, including changes in blood pressure, fluid balance, or inner ear disturbances. It's important to discuss your symptoms with your healthcare provider to determine the cause and appropriate management for your vertigo. They will be able to evaluate your condition and provide you with more specific information and guidance based on your individual case.

In the 24-48 hours, post-surgery dizziness or vertigo is common. However, after one week of the surgery, it’s unlikely to be related unless you had ear surgery. Pain medication side effects is another reason too. It all depends on the severity of illness related to your surgery excessive bleeding and symptomatic anemia also can be a cause. Consult with your surgeon or PCP for a close follow up.

Yes, general anesthesia can have many side effects depending upon the type of anesthetic used. Vertigo is a possibility after general anesthesia with certain drugs. More generally speaking though, you might be dealing with dehydration and may benefit from some intravenous fluids. Discuss this with your house physician.