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4am temp 99.2, 11h post-op on iv antibiotics, intermittent shooting pain at 1 of 4 wounds while on toradol. signs of infection? will i be okay?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

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Okay: I would like a little more history on the wounds however, at 11 hr PO and on IV antibiotics with a pain killer you will be fine. Po pain and a slightly elevated temp are normal and you need to stay ahead of the pain so take all meds as perscribed.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

4am temp 99.2, 11h post-op on iv antibiotics, intermittent shooting pain at 1 of 4 wounds while on toradol. signs of infection? will i be okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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