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Is memory loss (a week or more) after general anesthesia common? My husband had hernia surgery a week ago,and has been more forgetful then usual on a few occasions since then. Forgetting, not just tiny details, but rather significant things that have surprised me. I am concerned -should I be?
No it is uncommon if patient lost the memory after general anesthesia, it can be loss of memory but anesthetic agent can not be responsible it is uncommon, some associated factor needs to be studied, patient's age plays role for this, it can be functional disorders.
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Is Memory Loss After A General Anesthesia Common?
Hi, No it is uncommon if patient lost the memory after general anesthesia, it can be loss of memory but anesthetic agent can not be responsible it is uncommon, some associated factor needs to be studied, patient s age plays role for this, it can be functional disorders. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.