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Just had knee surgery 2 weeks ago. knee is swollen up & warm to touch, running fevers,chills, can't bend it back,& it's puffy. can't sleep good either?
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Think of infection: You have symptoms of infection that may be related to your recent surgery. Be checked now. All the best.
Answered 6/11/2017
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