Does anaesthesia lead to long term forgetfulness?

Question

I am 41 years old. I underwent a surgery for removing my left ovary. My forgetfulness has increased nowadays. People say, this is the after effect of anaesthesia. Is it correct?

Expert Answer

Dr TS JayalakshmiJun 20, 2005

Advisor,
Red Cross Society,
New Delhi

It is not correct. Immediately after the operation, effect of some of the pain killers can produce forgetfulness of the events; so one may not remember when and where was she/he shifted etc. But anaesthesia does not produce forgetfulness as a long term effect.

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