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I'm 39 week pregnant my c.s e spinal anaesthesia on monday i started to suffer today from tonsillitis (follicular) should i postpone the operation?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: You should seek treatment and not postpone unless you are unable to find an urgent care center this weekend! Good Luck Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/22/2014

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