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Husband had colonoscopy this morning..fever started approx. 6 hours after procedure..100.8. no pain just fever..is this normal..fever now 99.6?

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If fever goes again: to 100 or above call the doctor who did the colonoscopy.

Answered 12/2/2020

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Not expected: did he have any interventions done? sometimes with a polypectomy or biopsies there can be some focal inflammation (serositis). the fever could also be a marker of something a lot more serious like a perforation though. keep a close eye on him, and I'd give the gastroenterologist the heads-up sooner rather than later.

Answered 11/13/2017

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