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Recently hospitalized for sepsis after shoulder surgery. i have been off antibiotic for over a week and starting to feel tired and one ankle seems swollen. is this a sign sepsis is returning?

Q: recently hospitalized for sepsis after shoulder surgery. i have been off antibiotic for over a week and starting to feel tired and one ankle seems swollen. is this a sign sepsis is returning?

: Not typical signs for sepsis, but possible specifically in this context. A variety of other conditions remain likely, too and work up will be needed.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Not typical signs for sepsis, but possible specifically in this context. A variety of other conditions remain likely, too and work up will be needed.

Answered 3/10/2023

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A member asked:

Recently hospitalized for sepsis after shoulder surgery. i have been off antibiotic for over a week and starting to feel tired and one ankle seems swollen. is this a sign sepsis is returning?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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