Epidural Anesthesia – Benefits

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Some people say, “Whoa, so what are the benefits of epidural anesthesia? What am I getting out of this?” Well, for major surgeries, an epidural will add to pain control during and after surgery. It may decrease the amount of opioids that you need to control your pain, and that may help you improve your mobilization, getting around. It may help you with your bowel function, and may expedite your recovery, depending on the primary surgery.