Diseases
local anesthetic
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Overview
Local anaesthetics stop the nerves in a part of your body sending signals to your brain. You won't be able to feel any pain after having a local anaesthetic, although you may still feel some pressure or movement. It normally only takes a few minutes to lose feeling in the area where a local anaesthetic is given.
Symptoms
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Causes
- indication not disease
Risk factors
- indication not disease
Diagnosis
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Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is local anesthetic?
Local anaesthetics stop the nerves in a part of your body sending signals to your brain. You won't be able to feel any pain after having a local anaesthetic, although you may still feel some pressure or movement. It normally only takes a few minutes to lose feeling in the area where a local anaesthetic is given.
What are the symptoms of local anesthetic?
indication not disease
What causes local anesthetic?
indication not disease
Which medicines are used for local anesthetic?
adrenaline-articaine, benzocaine, bupivacaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, ropivacaine
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