I've had 2 seizures my entire life, I am not 28 y.o. 1 happened when I was in 4th grade and the other in 2009. I want to get liposuction on the body but I don't know if the anesthesia can cause you to have a seizure during or after. When I was evaluated by a neurologist my eeg was normal. They did not want to put me on medicine because I didn't need it.Both seizures happened randomly. I do not plan on getting an epidural I will just be put to sleep. I don't have a neurologist as everything was nml.
November 21, 2017
Answer: Seizures from anesthesia? This is a fantastic question! Overall, inhaled (gaseous) and IV anesthetic agents have anticonvulsant properties and actually raise the seizure threshold by causing generalized central nervous system (brain) activity depression. Therefore, in general, anesthesia should not cause seizure activity in patients prone to this. However, there are rare instances where anesthetics can cause seizures - I actually experienced this myself during a minor surgical procedure I underwent years ago. It is therefore incredibly important to discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon as well as an anesthesiologist to ensure that any elective procedures you decide to undergo will be first and foremost safe.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: Seizures from anesthesia? This is a fantastic question! Overall, inhaled (gaseous) and IV anesthetic agents have anticonvulsant properties and actually raise the seizure threshold by causing generalized central nervous system (brain) activity depression. Therefore, in general, anesthesia should not cause seizure activity in patients prone to this. However, there are rare instances where anesthetics can cause seizures - I actually experienced this myself during a minor surgical procedure I underwent years ago. It is therefore incredibly important to discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon as well as an anesthesiologist to ensure that any elective procedures you decide to undergo will be first and foremost safe.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: Seizure history While the stress of surgery could possibly trigger seizure activity, the medications you would be receiving for a general anesthetic (likely midazolam and propofal) will sedate the central nervous system to reduce this risk. Ask to speak with the anesthesiologist before the day of surgery.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: Seizure history While the stress of surgery could possibly trigger seizure activity, the medications you would be receiving for a general anesthetic (likely midazolam and propofal) will sedate the central nervous system to reduce this risk. Ask to speak with the anesthesiologist before the day of surgery.
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