Post-surgical gas may be caused by pain meds

November 28, 2010 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: In a recent article, someone was asking why they started vomiting and having gas after having had surgery the day before. I have experienced this after some of my surgeries and for me, it was that I can’t tolerate certain pain medications. Once I am switched to one I can handle, everything gets better.

Just an idea, for what it’s worth. I always read your column and enjoy it.

DEAR READER: Your idea definitely has merit. Medication sensitivity can cause a host of difficulties, including stomach upset, itching, nausea, allergic reaction and more. Pain medication, especially narcotics, is especially known for causing gastric issues in some users and addiction (typically in chronic users).
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Anesthesia recovery time varies

April 7, 2010 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: Why did it take seven hours to recover from my last anesthesia when four other times it was only a couple of hours?
DEAR READER: Recovery depends on the type of anesthesia received, a person’s response to it, the length of time under and what other medications, if any, might have been given. Speak to the doctor who performed the surgery for a more in-depth, personal answer.

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