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I had a cholecystectomy 43 hours ago.18 hours ago face became warm & flushed, body itchy and is worse now. could this be a reaction to surgical glue?

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Possibly: lthough ratr this is possible. Were you placed on additional post-op mediciations?- If so - call your surgeon or make an appointment for an examination.

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Reaction: This could be a reaction to the glue or a medicine that you were given. Usually, a reaction to the glue would be a more localized to the area where the glue was placed. Your reaction could become serious. You can take some benadryl, (diphenhydramine) but if your symptoms continue, you need to get in right away and get seen.

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Dr. Warren Foster answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Could be medicine: A diffuse reaction to an allergy would suggest it is some type of medication, rather than the surgical glue at the wound site. You should call your doctor or performing doctor immediately, and go for an urgent evaluation within the next 6 hours. If you feel dizzy, short of breath, severely weak, then call 911.

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