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What Causes Fatigue And Insomnia After A Knee Replacement Surgery?

My husband had knee replacement surgery 3 weeks ago. He is healing well and physical therapy is on go track. However he is physically exhausted and has insomnia. Is this the effects of the anesthesia or something else? Dr. prescribed iron due to blood loss.
Fri, 9 Mar 2018
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Hello,

No, Insomnia is not a side effect of anesthesia that given 3 weeks ago. I think fatigue is because of the physiotherapy advised after knee replacement.

As iron tablets also prescribed which help to reduce fatigue, if it is because of anemia. I will advise you to continue physiotherapy and iron tablets. You can also take Syrup Zincovit.

For insomnia, do not be anxious and you can start tablet Restyl for short duration after physician consultation only.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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What Causes Fatigue And Insomnia After A Knee Replacement Surgery?

Hello, No, Insomnia is not a side effect of anesthesia that given 3 weeks ago. I think fatigue is because of the physiotherapy advised after knee replacement. As iron tablets also prescribed which help to reduce fatigue, if it is because of anemia. I will advise you to continue physiotherapy and iron tablets. You can also take Syrup Zincovit. For insomnia, do not be anxious and you can start tablet Restyl for short duration after physician consultation only. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale