Can I expect pain after the surgery and how will it be treated?
October 11, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Babette Köhler
Dear Doctor,
My name is Adele Endres and I will soon undergo a surgery under general anesthesia. I am very concerned about possible pain that may occur after the procedure and I am unsure about how it will be treated.
The surgery I will undergo is a major procedure and I have heard that pain can indeed occur after such surgeries. I would like to know in advance if I can expect pain after the operation and how it will be treated.
I am especially worried that the pain could be so severe that it might affect my recovery process or negatively impact my quality of life. Therefore, it is very important to me to be informed in advance about possible pain and to know how it can be effectively treated.
Could you please provide me with information on whether I can expect pain after the operation and what pain treatment options are available to alleviate my discomfort? I would greatly appreciate your expertise and support on this matter.
Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
Sincerely,
Adele Endres
Dear Mrs. Endres,
Thank you for your message and your trust in my expertise as an anesthesiologist. It is understandable that you are concerned about possible pain after your planned surgery under general anesthesia. Pain is unfortunately a common symptom after surgical procedures, especially with larger operations. However, it is important to know that pain after surgery can be well managed and you will not be left alone with your discomfort.
Doctors typically consider your individual pain sensitivity before the operation and plan an appropriate pain management plan for you. After the surgery, you will usually be cared for in a recovery room where your pain symptoms will be monitored and treated. There are various options available for pain management.
One of the most common methods for pain relief after surgery is the administration of pain medications, either as tablets, injections, or through a pain catheter. These medications can be dosed according to your needs and the intensity of pain to provide you with adequate pain relief. Common pain medications after surgery include opioids like morphine or non-opioid painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
In addition to medication-based pain therapy, there are also alternative approaches to pain relief after surgery, such as physiotherapy, relaxation techniques, or acupuncture. These methods can help reduce your pain and support your recovery process.
It is important that you communicate openly with your treating doctor about your pain symptoms after the surgery and inform them about the intensity of the pain and how well the pain management is working. This way, the pain therapy can be adjusted individually to provide you with the best possible support.
Overall, you can trust that your pain after the surgery will be taken seriously and treated appropriately. Please do not hesitate to contact me again if you have any further questions or uncertainties. I am here to help and wish you all the best for your upcoming surgery and recovery process.
Best regards,
Babette Köhler
