Question 1

chills with fever and diziness after minor surgery?

Accepted Answer

What: Was the minor surgery? Did it involve use of medications or anesthetics? Are you taking prescribed medications after the procedure? Dizziness can result from some medicines. Call your doctor or surgeon if you feel that you are having a medication reaction.

Question 2

is it normal to have chills n fever along with dizziness after minor surgery like draining an abcess?

Accepted Answer

Bacteremia: After draining an abscess sometimes the bacteria that was in the abscess gets into the blood stream and causes symptoms such as what you describe. Hopefully you are on some antibiotics. If not please contact your md and let he/she know about your symptoms. If you are and this doesnt resolve..Let your doc know as well.

Question 3

i had surgery friday, today i have been dizzy a  chills & sweats. i am not running a fever. when should i check my temp.when i m chills & sweats?

Accepted Answer

Good idea: I hear this from many patients after a variety of abdominal operations under general anesthesia. Seems to be self limiting, and may be due to the anesthesia and stress of surgery or some combination. If your running a fever, or even feel something is "not right", call your surgeon to find out for sure. Could also be a sign of infection. They'll take the call. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 4

i have no fever but experiencing chills with sweating.  i am weak and very tired,  back surgery was performed 2 month ago. don't know if this warrants?

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No fever is good,: and makes it less likely that anything serious is going on.  But since you just had surgery, you should be extra careful and make a follow up appointment with your surgeon as soon as possible.  Did you just wean off narcotic pain meds?  That can make you sweaty and tired.  Are you in a lot of pain?  that can do it, too.  If things worsen while waiting for your surgeon, to the ER.

Question 5

what to do if i have fever of 101.0 f 5 days after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: Fevers developed in this time frame are concerning for a possible surgical site infection.  Call your surgeon's office and let them know what's going on.  Chances are they will refer you to the Emergency Room.

Question 6

i have started shivering or shuddering  24 hours after surgery. i don't think i am running a fever. i'm not hot or cold.  what is causing this?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: This strongly suggests that you should call and discuss this with the surgeon who performed whatever procedure you have had.  Since you are already on antibiotics this clearly needs assessment by physical exam and perhaps labs and imaging studies. Call the doctor now.

Question 7

treatment for prolonged fever(post operative bypass surgery)?

Accepted Answer

Toradol: If this is within two weeks, it could be postcardiotomy syndrome, which responds to Toradol or similar Non steroid anti inflammatories.  If beyond a few weeks, might be a lingering infection.  Please consult your surgeon.

Question 8

after surgery care. feeling nausea, dizziness, slight fever.  vomiting.

Accepted Answer

Anesthesia: Typical medications used for anesthesia induce nausea and vomiting. They can also make you feel unsteady.  These are typically much improved vs. Resolved by 24 hours. Beyond then, these symptoms can be related to narcotic pain medications. Your particular situation may or may not be consistent with this. Contact your doctor regarding this if you are unsure.

Question 9

is it normal for 7 months later after surgery of diverticulitis to still be queasy and upset stomach? no fever or vomiting.

Accepted Answer

NOT REALLY: There's no reason for a post colectomy patient to have nausea or dyspepsia, related to the surgery.  I'm assuming you are no longer taking post operative pain medicine. Speak to your doctor. In the meantime , focus on a healthy diet with good hydration. Good luck.

Question 10

my mom had a kidney stone surgery before 10 days.after surgery the stone didn't broke .stone went to pelvis.now bit fever.now esr rate goes to 43.why ?

Accepted Answer

Here are some…: Running fever after all stone-related procedures warrants  an urgent evaluation and counseling to make sure of no ureteral obstruction, which requires a timely relief with procedure. So, go to see Dr. as soon as possible. Best wish…

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Chills with fever and diziness after minor surgery?

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Is it normal to have chills n fever along with dizziness after minor surgery like draining an abcess?

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I had surgery friday, today i have been dizzy a chills & sweats. i am not running a fever. when should i check my temp.when i m chills & sweats?

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I have no fever but experiencing chills with sweating. i am weak and very tired, back surgery was performed 2 month ago. don't know if this warrants?

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What to do if i have fever of 101.0 f 5 days after surgery?

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I have started shivering or shuddering 24 hours after surgery. i don't think i am running a fever. i'm not hot or cold. what is causing this?

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Treatment for prolonged fever(post operative bypass surgery)?

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After surgery care. feeling nausea, dizziness, slight fever. vomiting.

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Is it normal for 7 months later after surgery of diverticulitis to still be queasy and upset stomach? no fever or vomiting.

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My mom had a kidney stone surgery before 10 days.after surgery the stone didn't broke .stone went to pelvis.now bit fever.now esr rate goes to 43.why ?

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