Can hypnosis replace traditional anesthesia in surgery?

[I dont know]

So I was reading about anaesthetics and saw hypnotism as alternative,how true is hypnotism,could hypnosis replace anaesthetics?


sorry I don't know much about this and I would like to hear your opinion.

 

[poreguppy]

well I would consider it no more effective even if it did work than meditation.

we can lesson our perception of pain with hypnotism in a similar way we can with meditation but I don't see how this would prevent shock in a major surgery so ill take the good old fashion shot.

 

[zoobyshoe]

So I was reading about anaesthetics and saw hypnotism as alternative,how true is hypnotism,could hypnosis replace anaesthetics?


sorry I don't know much about this and I would like to hear your opinion.

I asked my dentist about this once after having read that some people had dental work done with hypnosis rather than novocaine. She said it was an avenue that was tried and abandoned because it only worked on some patients and only to some extent. It was too unpredictable, whereas regular anesthetics are pretty reliable.

 

[IcedEcliptic]

The body reacts to pain and trauma, which is why analgesia is important in many anesthesia regimens. The concept of disruption and paralysis alone is losing favor to a more complete approach. I don't see how a dubious and erratic practice can be a decent replacement for that. It is one thing to alleviate pain, and another to bear it in a slightly altered mental state.

 

[LudusRex]

I can say that there is currently no scientific evidence to support the idea that hypnosis can completely replace traditional anesthesia in surgery. While hypnosis has been used as a form of relaxation and pain management, it is not powerful enough to block the physical sensation of pain or numb a specific area of the body like anesthesia does. Additionally, the level of hypnosis required for surgery would likely be much deeper and potentially more dangerous than what is typically used for therapeutic purposes.

Furthermore, anesthesia is a highly regulated and carefully monitored medical practice that has been proven to be safe and effective in surgeries. There is no guarantee that hypnosis would have the same level of success and reliability in managing pain and ensuring the safety of patients during surgical procedures.

That being said, hypnosis may have a role in complementing traditional anesthesia techniques and helping patients manage their anxiety and pain before and after surgery. But it cannot replace the necessary medical procedures and drugs used in anesthesia. As always, it is important to consult with a trained medical professional for any medical decisions, including the use of hypnosis in surgery.