I read an article this week… Anesthesia: The Lesser-Known Side Effect That Could be Mind-Altering that got me thinking a little bit about how homeopathy can help in these situations.
Surgery is serious stuff. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have it. That only means that you should not enter the decision to have elective surgery lightly.
The article begins:
“If you’re over 65, there’s a significant risk you will wake up from surgery as a slightly different person. Studies indicate at least a quarter and possibly up to half of this population suffer from postoperative delirium — a serious medical condition that causes sudden changes in thinking and behavior.”
Yikes.
I’ve written a little about recovery from surgery before.
Another homeopathic possibility to help with the recovery from anesthesia is Phosphorus.
What would be some indications for Phosphorus following surgery?
Nausea or vomiting as a result of the anesthesia
Headaches and spaciness
Weakness
Disorientation
Stupor
The person may be thirsty but often vomits after drinking
To help stop bleeding. (Hopefully the professionals took care of this before closing everything up!😳 However, this is a common symptom following dental procedures.)
There are other homeopathic remedies for ailments from anesthesia, some of which may be better indicated than Nux vomica or Phosphorus, depending on your circumstances.
If you are considering going under the knife for any reason, book a focused consultation and together we will come up with a nice collection of remedies tailored to your specific pre and post surgery needs.
Julia Coyte, CHom
Classically Practical homeopath
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