• Can anesthesia speed up dementia?

I am a 62 year old male. I want to know if anesthesia can speed up dementia?

2 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • UPPER MARLBORO, MD

Not on a long term basis. General anesthesia can cause delirium or agitation after surgery in patients who have underlying dementia. This change in mental status however can resolve within 24-48 hours.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Morgantown, WV

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/risk-factors-and-prevention/general-anaesthetics


Short answer: yes

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