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Hello..i got surgery in my appendicitis last week. after 8 days i have fever 37.5,night sweating and i m still struggling to walk. is this normal?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

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Not normal, go to ER: Having fever and abdominal pain after abdominal surgery is always very worrisome. Do not wait to be seen tomorrow go to the hospital tonight

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Answered 8/31/2017

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A member asked:

Hello..i got surgery in my appendicitis last week. after 8 days i have fever 37.5,night sweating and i m still struggling to walk. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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