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Hi, i had knee operation last .8 months i am with swollen knee, i am sweating at nights and in a day time i am cold.do i have any infection?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Possibly: It is impossible to say for certain without being able to examine the knee. See the orthopedist for evaluation.

Dr Cohen agreed

Answered 1/27/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The only way to: Tell is to return to your surgeon , or primary care doc, and get checked out for this very serious complication.

Dr Sibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Hi, i had knee operation last .8 months i am with swollen knee, i am sweating at nights and in a day time i am cold.do i have any infection?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Cohen agreed

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Sibert and another doctor agreed

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