The Effect of Postoperative Coffee Consumption on Postdural Puncture Headache and Analgesic Use in Women Undergoing Cesarean Section With Spinal Anesthesia A Randomized Controlled Trial

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to investigate the effects of drinking coffee after surgery on postdural puncture headache PDPH and pain medication use in women who have cesarean sections with spinal anesthesia. PDPH is a common complication after spinal anesthesia, which is preferred for its pain control benefits and fewer opioid needs. Caffeine may help relieve headaches due to its effects on blood vessels and inflammation, but its role in preventing PDPH is not yet clear. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will consume coffee four times within 48 hours after surgery, starting with the first coffee within the first hour after beginning oral feeding. Coffee dosing is scheduled based on surgery time and individual preferences. The other group will receive standard postoperative care without coffee. The study is designed to compare these two approaches in women undergoing cesarean section with spinal anesthesia. During the study, participants will be monitored for the occurrence and severity of PDPH from 6 hours after surgery up to 5 days afterward. Researchers will also track postoperative use of pain medications and measure patient satisfaction before hospital discharge. The study includes assessments of headache symptoms and analgesic use to understand how coffee consumption might affect recovery. The total participation period involves these evaluations over several days following the cesarean section.

Effect of Coffee on Postdural Puncture Headache After Cesarean Section