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General Surgery - After Surgery Discomforts
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