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Are fevers after surgeries normal ? my loved one has had two surgeries in the past week and have had high fevers off and on ? is that normal

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Not normal: But there are lots of possible causes sorted out by knowing type of surgery and anaesthesia, and the findings on exam, blood and cultures, xrays and what the patient complains of. Hope things improve.

Answered 10/25/2012

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