• How long does it take to recover from a nerve block?

I am a 28 year old male. I want to know how long does it take to recover from a nerve block?

3 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Boston, MA

Anywhere from 12-18 hours.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Allison Park, PA

It varies widely, all the details are required to give an accurate estimate. Normally it would last 12-18 hours, but long-acting (liposomal) local anesthetics can last 72 hours.

Best wishes,

Dr. Astbury

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Knoxville, TN

Usually anywhere from 12-24 hours, depending on how fast your body metabolizes the medicine.

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