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Have fever, lethargy and headache 2 weeks after hernia operation. should i wait to see if fever subsides or see a doctor?

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Dr. Randy Baker
Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
See a doctor: Fever after surgery could indicate an infection. This may have nothing to do with your surgery but infections after surgery can be serious so I advise seeing a doctor to be safe.
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