nerve block side effects

Nerve Block Injection Side Effects Explained

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You're home after a nerve block, and the treated arm or leg suddenly feels heavy, numb, or almost unusable. That reaction can be frightening, especially if the pain has changed at the same time. In most cases, temporary loss of sensation or strength is the intended effect of the anesthetic, but the pattern and timing … Read more

Nerve Block Complications: What Patients Should Know

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The appointment is on the calendar, the procedure sounds straightforward, and then one question keeps returning: what could go wrong with a nerve block? A patient may hear about numbness, weakness, bleeding, infection, or even nerve damage and wonder whether normal recovery will feel like a complication. The most useful answer isn't a list of … Read more