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Understanding Post-Anesthesia Complications: Incontinence and Recovery

Anesthesia aftereffects Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing issues with irritable bowel syndrome, especially during the summer when I have frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. I often feel like I need to pass gas, but it feels like I might have an accident. I only pass a smal...


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One of the side effects of regional anesthesia is urinary retention (inability to urinate), which typically resolves on its own within a few hours to a couple of days without the need for special treatment. Less common side effects include urinary incontinence and fecal incontine...

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