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Had gallbladder removed on monday, and am now getting cold one minute, hot the next(chills) so to speak. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Jordan Rush answered

Chills: Are you having any abdominal pain? Fever and chills post op can be caused by several things it certainly infection is a possibility.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Check ur Temp: Fever could be causing this, and needs ruled out with a thermometer. Either way, then contact your surgeon for plan of action.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Had gallbladder removed on monday, and am now getting cold one minute, hot the next(chills) so to speak. what could be causing this?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jordan Rush answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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