Does Anesthesia Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease?

Does Anesthesia Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease? By Esther Heerema, MSW Nervous about an upcoming surgery you've got scheduled? Perhaps you've heard stories of people who were "not quite the same" after having general anesthesia. Or, you've heard others talk about how their loved one's memory was worse after surgery. Several studies have explored these questions, and their results might surprise you. Dementia Caregivers: 14 Reasons to Call the Doctor  Knowing when (and when not) to call the doctor can make a big difference in getting the care your loved one with dementia really needs... Read more READ NOW Does Anesthesia Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer's?  Should you worry about that upcoming surgery and the possible effects of anesthesia on your brain? Will this make you more likely to develop dementia?... Read more READ NOW Is Coconut Oil Effective in Treating Alzheimer's Disease?  Have you heard about the doctor whose husband experienced dramatic improvement after taking coconut oil for his dementia? If you've wondered if coconut oil is truly effective or if it's just hype, here's the answer... Read more READ NOW How to Tell the Difference between Delirium and Dementia  If someone is experiencing delirium, they need medical attention. If it's dementia, they should be under the care of a doctor, but the need is not imminent. But, how can you tell the important difference between the two, when they both cause confusion?   Read mroe READ NOW Elder Abuse: Types, Indicators, Prevention and Response  Being aware of the different kinds of abuse is important to be able to detect it and get help. Here's what to look for and how you can respond if someone is at risk... Read more READ NOW Is Alzheimer's Disease Infectious? Can It Be "Caught" by Others?  Some research on Alzheimer's has pointed to the possibility of increasing our body's immune response to treat or prevent it. Does that mean it's possible to "catch" Alzheimer's disease?... Read more READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Asthma Can a DAN Autism Doctor Help? How "Type A" Are You? Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: How Assertive Are You? What Kind of Parent Are You? What Does Your Diet Say About You? Could You Be Hypothyroid? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.