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Can Confusion And Delirium Be A Reaction To Anesthesia?

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Posted on Sat, 19 Aug 2017
Question: If a young adult had anesthesia for the first time and is now exhibiting delusional behavior could that be the result of the anesthesia and could it show up 1 week later.
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (25 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
Confusion and delirium may occur following general anesthesia.
Delusion occurring after 1 week is less likely to be primarily due to anesthesia.
A young person who may have risk factors for a behavioral disorder may have it precipitated by the stress of anesthesia and surgery.

Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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Can Confusion And Delirium Be A Reaction To Anesthesia?

Brief Answer: Discussion follows Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. Confusion and delirium may occur following general anesthesia. Delusion occurring after 1 week is less likely to be primarily due to anesthesia. A young person who may have risk factors for a behavioral disorder may have it precipitated by the stress of anesthesia and surgery. Do get back to me if you have further queries.