After Surgery: Discomforts

The amount of discomfort following surgery depends on the type of surgery performed. Some typical discomforts include:

• Nausea and vomiting from general anesthesia
• Soreness in the throat if the patient needs artificial ventilation (the soreness is caused by the tube placed in the windpipe for breathing during surgery)
• Soreness and swelling around the incision site
• Restlessness and sleeplessness
• Thirst
• Constipation and flatulence