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Can Anesthesia Lead To Coughing Up Phlem With Blood?

Had anesthesia two days ago for removal of kidney stones. I do smoke. Since surgery I have been coughing up phlem with blood. Could that be from the irritation from anesthesia. I know smoking contributes but never had blood before surgery. What do you think.
Thu, 12 Mar 2020
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Hi,

Although it is rare but hemoptysis can occur following anesthesia. As a result of anesthetic induced negative pulmonary pressure blood vessels in the lung undergo damage resulting in coughing of blood following general anesthesia. There is nothing to worry, it is generally a benign condition and results in full recovery within a couple of days however the possibility of chronic lung disease such as tuberculosis must be ruled out.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Can Anesthesia Lead To Coughing Up Phlem With Blood?

Hi, Although it is rare but hemoptysis can occur following anesthesia. As a result of anesthetic induced negative pulmonary pressure blood vessels in the lung undergo damage resulting in coughing of blood following general anesthesia. There is nothing to worry, it is generally a benign condition and results in full recovery within a couple of days however the possibility of chronic lung disease such as tuberculosis must be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician