Aftereffects of spinal anesthesia

The sequelae of spinal anesthesia, which vary from person to person, are related to both the patient’s own spinal structure and the anesthesiologist’s manipulation habits, and can result in symptoms such as lumbar discomfort, lumbar pain and numbness in the lower back. If the above symptoms appear, pay attention to rest, avoid excessive activities and strain, and suggest going to a Chinese hospital for acupuncture or tui-na treatment, etc. You can also take appropriate pain medication, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as fotarine, and drugs that nourish peripheral nerves, such as methylcobalamin, and follow the doctor’s instructions for specific medication. A very small number of patients may also experience spinal cord infection due to intravertebral anesthesia, which is more serious and can result in systemic symptoms, fever, chills, fatigue, and even irritability, requiring surgical incision of the spinal canal, placement of a tube for irrigation and drainage, bacterial culture and drug sensitivity testing of the infection, and application of sensitive antibiotics according to the results.