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What Causes Lightheadedness And Drowsiness Post Surgery?
I had surgery yesterday. Normally after anesthesia I pop awake and am able to go home within an hour or so. But yesterday, I was extremely lightheaded and drowsy. My oxygen level kept dropping so they had to keep oxygen on me so that I could sleep. When I finally was able to go to the bathroom, I had a weak stream and was unable to empty my bladder and still am having some trouble today. One of the medicines I had intraoperatively was Dilaudid. I have never had it before and Morphine makes we lightheaded for a short period of time. Do you think this symptomotology is indicative of a reaction to the Dilaudid?
What surgery have you undergone? It may be due to hydromorphine may lead to sphincter spasm and decreased flow or you may already have prostate hypertrophy which may be aggravated by this drug.
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What Causes Lightheadedness And Drowsiness Post Surgery?
Hello, What surgery have you undergone? It may be due to hydromorphine may lead to sphincter spasm and decreased flow or you may already have prostate hypertrophy which may be aggravated by this drug. Drowsiness or light-headedness may be due to infection, hypotension or anesthesia related complications. Please check your blood pressure, ECG, renal function status. Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist