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What does it mean if you have flu like symptoms after surgery?
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Possible Infection: You possibly have an infection, see your doctor asap.
Answered 8/24/2017
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How long after???: These symptoms may be from the chemicals used to induce sleep and provide pain relief. If it was general anesthesia, there are even a few more possibilities. Give it a couple days and if not better, call your doctor.
Answered 8/24/2017
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