Nausea
Second on the list of epidural side effects is nausea. This typically happens as a result of having low blood pressure. Though, it’s possible that the medication given can be the reason why you’re feeling sick. It usually goes away after the anesthesia wears off.
If you experience this side effect, be sure to inform your doctor about it. They can provide you with medication to help relieve nausea.
Loss of bowel or bladder control
Loss of bowel or bladder control is also a fairly common epidural side effect. This is because since the epidural has numbed some of your nerves, you might not be able to tell if you need to go to the bathroom. These symptoms typically go away once the medication used has worn off4.
In the meantime, what doctors usually do is insert a catheter into your bladder in order to help drain the urine.
Headaches
Headaches are fairly uncommon when it comes to epidural side effects. Typically, these can be treated with over-the-counter pain medication, and goes away after a short time.
However, it’s possible for the headaches to last for a few days or even weeks. This is what’s usually known as a spinal headache. For the most part, getting enough rest as well as taking pain medication can help you with this type of headache.
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