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Epidural: What It Is, Procedure, Risks & Side Effects

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If you get an epidural for labor and childbirth, you may experience the following side effects, which aren’t very common, after delivery: Severe headache. Temporary difficulty with peeing. Temporary difficulty with walking. Fever.

Epidural Anesthesia: Complications and Side Effects

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Serious complications. Serious complications associated with epidural analgesia are …

Epidural Anesthesia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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What are the side effects of an epidural? - Medical News …

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Evidence states that an epidural poses very little risk to a baby. However, it may increase the risk of a baby experiencing short-term changes. These can include: …

Spinal and epidural anesthesia: MedlinePlus Medical …

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The doctor who gives you epidural or spinal anesthesia is called an anesthesiologist. First, the area of your back where the needle is inserted is cleaned with a special solution. The …

How Safe Is Anesthesia? 5 Common …

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In the past, people who had an epidural or spinal block had a risk of paralysis because of the anesthetic, Dr. Troianos says. “The anesthetic was in …

Epidural Anesthesia: Ultimate Pros and Cons - flo.health

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These are some of the risks and side effects of epidural anesthesia: Epidural anesthesia may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure. Because of this, your …

Side effects of an epidural - NHS

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Other, very rare, complications of an epidural include: fits (convulsions) severe breathing difficulties death

Anesthesia Risk Assessment | Made for This Moment

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Your anesthesia risk might be higher if you have or have ever had any of the following conditions: Allergies to anesthesia or a history of adverse reactions to anesthesia …

General anesthesia - Mayo Clinic

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Your team may recommend general anesthesia for certain procedures. These include procedures that may: Take a long time. Require the use of muscle …