Can I receive acupuncture when I am pregnant?
There are some acupuncture points that are contraindicated during pregnancy so it is not advisable to do acupuncture if you are pregnant. Read More
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Are there any side effects of acupuncture?
Common side effects are a mild feeling of pain and less bleeding at the site of the needle puncture. Read More
Is acupuncture safe?
The risk of acupuncture is low if you have a certified doctor. It is safe to say that acupuncture is one of the safest forms of medicine. Read More
Do acupunctures needles hurt?
Most of patinets dont feel pain, some patients are describing small disconfort when small needles are placed thourgh skin. Needles that are used in acupuncture are very small compared to other needles. Read More
Are there any side effects from anesthesia that I should know about?
Patient that where under general anesthesia can have nausea and vommitng, sore throat, confusion, chills, sleepiness. Patients under regional anesthesia can have headache, mild back pain, trouble peeing. Read More
How long will I be sleeping?
That depends on what surgery are you taking, sometimes it can take 30 minutes but simetimes it can be longer like one and half hours. After surgery is done you will wake up in a recovery room. Read More
Am I going to wake up during surgery?
It is extremely rare to wake up during surgery under general anesthesia. Read More
What happens when I fall asleep from anesthesia?
An anesthesiologist will be with you during surgery. They will be monitoring vital signs (heart rate, breathing, blood preasure etc.) and making sure you are asleep for the whole procedure. Read More
Can I eat or drink before surgery?
If you are going for general anesthesia you will be asked not to eat 8 hours or drink water 2 hours before surgery so that food doesnt come back up from stomach into your lungs. Do not eat or drink anything, even clear liquids, during the 2 hours before your surgery. Read More
Difference between spinal and epidural anesthesia?
Spinal anesthesia involves the injection of numbing medicine directly into the fluid sac. Epidurals involve the injection into the space outside the sac (epidural space). Read More