Animalscaretips
- What causes nerve blockage?
- Are nerve block injections safe?
- Do nerve blocks hurt?
- How long do nerve blocks last?
- How quickly do nerve blocks work?
What causes nerve blockage?
Peripheral nerves can be damaged in several ways: Injury from an accident, a fall or sports can stretch, compress, crush or cut nerves. Medical conditions, such as diabetes, Guillain-Barre syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. Autoimmune diseases including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome.
Are nerve block injections safe?
Nerve blocks are generally safe. There are some risks with the procedure, but they are rare. There can be bleeding and soreness around the area of injection. There is also a risk of infection.
Do nerve blocks hurt?
Will having a nerve block hurt? The placement of a nerve block is associate with minor discomfort. Most patients report that it is less painful than the placement of a small IV catheter. We give all patients sedating medicine to help you relax and then numb the skin prior of the nerve block placement.
How long do nerve blocks last?
It only takes a short time for the medication to achieve pain relief. However, nerve blocks are only a temporary fix—they typically last for up to one or two weeks and then wear off as your body absorbs them. Some patients undergo several rounds of nerve blocks before they experience long term relief.
How quickly do nerve blocks work?
Usually a single nerve block takes 5-10 minutes to do. It takes another 15-20 minutes to start working fully. We always make sure the block is working before you go into the operating room. Again, you will be given some sedation medicine to help you relax when we do the block.
