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I just had surgery from a blood clot hemryorid and i am run a fever why?

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Infection: You could have a complication or infection from the procedure. You should check with the doctor that performed the procedure or see your primary care doctor.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/2/2017

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Fever : Post operative fever is not unusual. Try Advil or Tylenol and this may correct the situation

Answered 5/31/2017

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