Tag: Crying

Approximately 30-40% of children, and a smaller percentage of adults, experience crying or emotional outbursts after anesthesia or sedation. The question, "Is it normal to cry after waking up from sedation?" is very common, and understanding the medical and psychological reasons behind this phenomenon is key to a calmer recovery.

While no medication exists to stop normal, emotionally-driven crying, specific medications are available for underlying medical conditions that cause involuntary or excessive crying. Understanding the root cause is critical, as a drug prescribed for a neurological condition like Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) is very different from medication for depression or another mental health issue.