Are there alternative methods for pain relief during surgery?
May 27, 2023 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Laura Hahn
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Tina Schottmann and I have a question regarding pain relief during surgery. I have had several surgeries in the past and each time I have great fear of the strong pain afterwards. I suffer from a high sensitivity to pain and have had negative experiences with conventional painkillers. That's why I am looking for alternative methods for pain relief during surgery to make the postoperative phase more bearable for me.
I would like to know if there are other options besides conventional painkillers to reduce pain during surgery. Are there, for example, special anesthesia procedures that cause less severe pain? Or are there alternative medications or techniques that can provide effective pain relief?
I am very concerned about how I will cope with the pain after the surgery and whether there are suitable alternatives for me at all. Therefore, I would be very grateful if you could provide me with possible solutions or approaches that could help me reduce my pain during and after the surgery.
Thank you in advance for your support and expertise in this area.
Sincerely,
Tina Schottmann
Dear Mrs. Schottmann,
Thank you for your question regarding pain relief during surgery. It is understandable that you are concerned about postoperative pain management, especially due to your high sensitivity to pain and negative experiences with conventional pain medications.
There are indeed various alternative methods for pain relief during surgery that may cause less severe pain. One of the most commonly used procedures is called regional anesthesia. Special anesthetics are injected near the nerves or spinal cord to achieve targeted and long-lasting pain relief. This can be done, for example, through epidural anesthesia or spinal anesthesia. These procedures are particularly effective for surgeries in the abdominal and leg areas or during childbirth.
Another option for pain relief during surgery is called tumescent anesthesia. A larger amount of local anesthetic is injected into the surrounding tissue to achieve local anesthesia. This procedure is often used for small to moderate skin or subcutaneous tissue procedures.
Additionally, there are alternative medications and techniques that can provide effective pain relief during and after surgery. These include special pain pumps that continuously release pain medication, as well as acupuncture or hypnosis for pain control.
It is important for you to discuss your pain sensitivity and concerns with your anesthesiologist so that an individualized pain management plan can be developed for you. Your anesthesiologist will help you find the most suitable method for pain relief during and after surgery.
I hope this information helps and can alleviate your fear of postoperative pain. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best regards,
Laura Hahn
