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I Had Carpal Tunnel Surgery On Wednesday. I Started The

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Posted on Sun, 12 May 2019
Question: I had carpal tunnel surgery on Wednesday. I started the next day with fatigue and a slight fever. The fever never went over 100.
I have no other symptoms. The hand where I had the surgery is fine. No foul smell or discharge.
Your thoughts please
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Fever after the surgery is normal, follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

A fever after surgery is one of the most common complications.

Most of the time the fever goes away on its own in a few days.

Meanwhile, you may use Acetominophen three times a day.

If the fever continues antibiotics may be needed.

In this case you should consult your surgeon for prescription antibiotics.

I would recommend Augmentin 625 mg twice a day for seven days.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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I Had Carpal Tunnel Surgery On Wednesday. I Started The

Brief Answer: Fever after the surgery is normal, follow the advice below. Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A fever after surgery is one of the most common complications. Most of the time the fever goes away on its own in a few days. Meanwhile, you may use Acetominophen three times a day. If the fever continues antibiotics may be needed. In this case you should consult your surgeon for prescription antibiotics. I would recommend Augmentin 625 mg twice a day for seven days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.