• Can anesthesia cause fatigue?

My 15 year old daughter feels very fatigued after wisdom tooth surgery. Can anesthesia cause fatigue?

3 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Manati, Puerto Rico

Yes. Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and headache are common complaints. But they disappear in hours. If she stays weak, you better consult a pediatrician, as it's not normal.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Louisville, KY

For a day or so, but if the anesthesia provided you may feel sleepy, but not fatigued.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Saint Louis, MO

We expect that the day of the procedure but generally not after that. If it has been a while I would recommend looking for other causes.

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