Which symptom may occur if a patient is taking ginger and requires an anaesthetic?

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A patient who has been taking the natural health product ginger and requires anaesthesia is at an increased risk of bleeding,especially if acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)or ginkgo is also being taken.Decreased blood pressure,increased risk of stroke,and migraine headaches are risks associated with the combination of anaesthesia with some natural health products,but not with ginger.

Which Symptom May Occur If a Patient Is Taking Ginger