Doctors often advise stopping certain drugs and supplements before surgery with an epidural for several reasons, mainly to reduce the risk of complications: Bleeding Risk: Many medications and …

Understanding the interaction between kratom and anesthesia is vital for ensuring the safety and efficacy of surgical interventions. In this article, we delve deep into this intriguing topic to provide you …

Mar 5, 2022 · To date, only limited data is available on the impact of habitual kratom use on patients undergoing anesthesia. The following case report highlights multiple anesthetic challenges posed by …

Oct 29, 2024 · Some people think kratom is a safe and natural way to treat pain or addiction, but there can be risks. Kratom can cause side effects like nausea, constipation, and even seizures.

Following institutional review board and hospital approval, the project aims to establish evidence-based practice guidelines to enhance anesthetic management for kratom users.

Oct 6, 2025 · There is growing concern about the safety of consuming Kratom (mitragynine), a supplement derived from the leaves of a tree native to several South Asian nations.

Mar 5, 2022 · Kratom is used as a stimulant and in the treatment of anxiety, pain, and opioid withdrawal. In most states, kratom can be purchased legally and is sold at smoke shops, gas stations, and online.

In this report, we describe the anesthetic challenges encountered while caring for a heavy kratom user.

Jul 11, 2025 · Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a natural product derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia. Kratom has been used for centuries in Malaysia and Thailand for its stimulant, analgesic, and …

Mar 2, 2022 · Because of its purported analgesic properties, kratom is used to treat pain and, notably, as a means to alleviate opioid withdrawal or as an opioid replacement among people with opioid use …