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Patient recovering from bypass surgery in right leg. slight infection, taking antibiotic, no fever, but getting hot flashes. what could cause them?
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Possible allergic: May be reaction to antibiotic or pain meds. Consult your Surgeon
Answered 2/8/2015
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