Do patients pee under anesthesia?

Yes, patients often pee (or their bladder fills) under anesthesia because the drugs relax bladder muscles and suppress the urge to go, but they usually don't realize it and a catheter is often used to drain urine; without one, they wake up needing to pee urgently or experience urinary retention. Anesthesia interferes with bladder control, making it difficult to recognize the need to urinate, so a Foley catheter is common for longer surgeries to keep the bladder empty.

Do patients urinate under anesthesia?

Yes, it's possible to pee yourself under anesthesia because general anesthesia relaxes bladder muscles and disrupts the brain's signals to urinate, causing the bladder to fill and sometimes leak or overfill, though many surgeries use catheters to manage urine, and nurses clean spills without issue. 

Do doctors wear diapers during surgery?

No, surgeons generally do not wear diapers during surgery; it's not standard practice, and they usually manage bathroom needs by limiting fluids, taking planned breaks, or having the team cover for them while they quickly exit, re-scrub, and re-gown, although some surgeons might use a Foley catheter or take extreme measures for incredibly long cases. While the idea appears in fiction, real surgeons manage breaks, often by strategically timing them or having assistants step in, as taking a break is feasible, though a distraction. 

Do they cover your private parts during surgery?

Yes, your private parts are covered during surgery using sterile surgical drapes, with only the necessary area exposed for the procedure, ensuring both patient dignity and sterility, though you'll change into a gown and may need to remove underwear for some procedures, and some patients use special undergarments for comfort, note Healio and Liv Hospital, say National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov) and WebMD. 

Does anesthesia stop you from going to the bathroom?

Unfortunately, constipation is a common side effect of surgery. It can happen for a few different reasons: the anesthesia used during the procedure, pain medications you're taking or how much and what you're eating and drinking.

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Why can't you pee after anesthesia?

Urinary retention is a common complication that arises after a patient has anesthesia or surgery. The analgesic drugs often disrupt the neural circuitry that controls the nerves and muscles in the urination process.

How do they wake you up from anesthesia?

They wake you from anesthesia by gradually reducing or stopping the anesthetic medications, allowing your body to naturally emerge from the drug-induced state, sometimes using reversal agents for muscle relaxants and supporting breathing with oxygen until you're fully conscious in the recovery room. The process, called emergence, involves the anesthesiologist monitoring vital signs closely and is a gradual transition from unconsciousness, often accompanied by grogginess or confusion.
 

Can doctors see if you touch urself?

No, generally doctors cannot tell if you've been touching yourself (masturbating) from a physical exam, as there are usually no specific, visible signs left behind, though your brain processes self-touch differently than touch from others. For a physical exam like a pelvic exam, doctors look for signs of infection, STIs, or pregnancy, not masturbation, but you should always be honest with your doctor about sexual activity for proper health guidance. 

Do ladyboys get bottom surgery?

Yes, transgender women (often referred to as "ladyboys" in some contexts, particularly in Thailand where medical tourism is popular for these procedures) can and do get bottom surgery, most commonly Vaginoplasty, a procedure to create a vulva and vagina, sometimes with orchiectomy (testicle removal). These surgeries aim to align physical appearance and function with gender identity, often improving quality of life and alleviating dysphoria, with techniques like penile-inversion vaginoplasty being common.
 

Do they shave pubic hair before surgery?

For vaginal surgery, shaving the pubic hair is not necessary; however, it is advisable that you trim your hair.

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• Brain surgery. One of the most dangerous procedures is any type of surgery on the brain or skull. ...
• Heart surgery. ...
• Cancer surgery. ...
• Transplants. ...
• Spinal cord surgery. ...
• What if my doctor made a mistake during my surgery?

Which surgeon had a 300% mortality rate?

The surgeon associated with the infamous 300% mortality rate is Dr. Robert Liston, a renowned 19th-century Scottish surgeon known for his incredible speed before anesthesia, though a particular leg amputation resulted in three deaths: the patient (gangrene), his assistant (infection from a sliced finger), and a bystander (shock). This unique event, where more people died than were directly operated on (3 out of 1), cemented his legacy as both a medical pioneer and a cautionary tale from the pre-anesthesia era.
 

What is the diaper rule?

Parents should plan to change their baby's diaper about every 2 hours during the day, immediately after a poop, and before long sleep stretches. These guidelines apply to both cloth and disposable diapers to help prevent leaks, rashes, and discomfort.

What is the 21 second pee rule?

The "21-second pee rule" stems from a Georgia Tech study finding most mammals (over 3kg) empty their bladders in about 21 seconds, due to a consistent urethra length-to-width ratio, but it serves as a guideline for humans: urinating much faster might mean you're not full, while taking significantly longer (e.g., 30+ seconds) can signal holding it too long, potentially overstretching the bladder and affecting function. It's a fun concept for bladder health, but not a strict medical mandate, suggesting you should be emptying a full bladder in a reasonable amount of time, not a split second or forever. 

Why do they make you pee before surgery?

Urinalysis is the physical, chemical and microscopic analysis of urine. In the preoperative setting, it may be used to detect urinary tract infections, renal diseases and poorly controlled diabetes. The test is safe with no known risks.

What does waking up from anesthesia feel like?

Waking up from anesthesia often feels groggy, confused, and sleepy, with common temporary side effects like chills, nausea, dry mouth, sore throat (from a breathing tube), and itching. You might feel disoriented, emotional, or even experience temporary memory issues, but these usually pass as the medication wears off, with nurses providing support and pain relief. 

What is the regret rate for transitioning people?

Evidence suggests that less than 1% of transgender people who undergo gender-affirming surgery report regret.

How does Thailand feel about ladyboys?

Some Buddhists view kathoeys as persons born with a disability as a consequence of past sins. Using the notion of karma, some Thais believe that being a kathoey is the result of transgressions in past lives, concluding that kathoeys deserve pity rather than blame.

Has a transwoman ever given birth?

Pregnancy is not yet possible for transgender women who lack a uterus capable of supporting gestation. As of 2019, uterus transplantation has not been successfully performed in transgender women. The Danish transgender painter Lili Elbe died in 1931 from immune rejection following a uterus transplant operation.

What does God say about masturabation?

The Bible doesn't directly mention masturbation, leaving it a complex topic, but many interpretations connect it to broader biblical themes like lust, self-control, and the purpose of sex within marriage, with views ranging from permissible self-release to sinful behavior driven by lustful thoughts. While some see the act as harmless if devoid of lust, others consider the accompanying fantasies sinful, linking them to passages on adultery (Matthew 5:28) or viewing it as misusing the body, God's temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 

Can doctors tell if you came?

Generally, doctors can't tell if you've ejaculated or had recent sexual activity just by looking during a routine exam; there are no permanent physical signs, but residual semen or signs of irritation from penetrative sex might be noticed, though they don't confirm ejaculation, and a specific semen detection test requires lab analysis of a sample. For medical tests like Pap smears, semen can interfere, so it's important to inform your doctor about recent sexual activity. 

How many times a day is too much jerking?

There's no "normal" amount of masturbation.

But it's not how many times you masturbate in a week (or day) that really matters, says Logan Levkoff, PhD, a sexologist and sex educator. It's how it fits into your life. If you masturbate many times a day and have a healthy, satisfying life, good for you.

What is the 2 4 6 rule for anesthesia?

The 2-4-6 rule for anesthesia is a guideline for preoperative fasting, indicating how long patients should abstain from food and drink before surgery to prevent aspiration (inhaling stomach contents): 2 hours for clear liquids, 4 hours for breast milk, and 6 hours for formula or light meals, with heavier meals requiring longer (often 8+). This evidence-based rule, established by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), replaces older "NPO after midnight" mandates, allowing for shorter, safer fasting times for most healthy patients. 

How do surgeons put you to sleep?

Surgeons put you "to sleep" for surgery using general anesthesia, typically starting with a quick-acting IV sedative like Propofol for unconsciousness, often followed by inhaled gases, a breathing tube (intubation) for oxygen, and muscle relaxants, all while an anesthesia team continuously monitors your vital signs to ensure you're pain-free, still, and stable until the procedure ends and you wake up in recovery.
 

Has anyone ever woke up mid-surgery?

Yes, some people do wake up or become aware during surgery, a rare event called anesthesia awareness, where they can hear or feel things but often can't move due to muscle relaxants, leading to traumatic experiences, though most awareness is brief and involves only sounds or pressure. It occurs in roughly 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 general anesthesia cases, with higher risks in certain surgeries like C-sections, and can cause lasting psychological distress like PTSD.