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Is Ketamine Effective For Pain Post Inguinal Hernia Surgery?

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014

Question: What is the success rate for treating on going pain 2 yrs post inguinal hernia surgery with Ketamine?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ketamine is an anaesthetic drug.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
In hernia repair, the first suture is taken from the periosteum of public tubercle.It may lead to pain.
Sometimes, the nerve which is passing might have been caught in sutures and causing pain.
There is no permanent treatment to both of these conditions.
You have to take anti inflammatory tablets when ever there is pain.
Ketamine is a anaesthtic drug.It has to be given under supervision of a doctor only as it may cause respiratory depression in some people.But, the action is temporary only.Once it's effect is gone, you may experience pain.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (11 hours later)

Is there any other treatment that could be more appropriate?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Only pain killers will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The pain is relieved by pain killers only.
I got good results with Rejunuron tablet in some patients.
You can try this tablet after consulting your doctor.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E