What Causes Fever,shivering,vomiting And Headache After An Abortion?

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2014

Question: I had medical abortion last week (11 days back). before that I had stomach burn. I did home pregnancy test 8 days after the medical abortion which shows the result as negative. Yesterday midnight I suddenly had fever with shivering and vomitted twice (it was watery). Had headache and neck pain as well. I had Hifenac - P tablet for that. Now I have stomach burn again. Do I need to confirm whether abortion was successful or not.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: FOLLOW THE ADVICES. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments: 1) As you got NEGATIVE pregnancy test 8 days following medical abortion, then possibility of retained products is quite LESS. However, I suggest you to undergo one ultrasound scan to check the same and confirm the diagnosis. Around 5% cases may require D & C to evacuate uterine cavity completely. In that case, you must consult with your GYNECOLOGIST for proper management. 2) Above clinical features may be associated with intrauterine infection or much blood loss. Indigestion problem and acidity are the other causes. At this time, you shouldn't take any painkiller (like HIFENAC-P) which will irritate stomach more and more, produce burning sensation. 3) You should take only Pantoprazole group of medicine (like PAN 40) in empty stomach and Paracetamol if fever/ headache persists. Take healthy diet with IRON supplements, drink more water, maintain genital hygiene and take sound sleep adequately. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (25 minutes later)

thanks for the quick response. im not getting sleep due to stomach burn. had gelusil syrup also just now. yesterday also didnt sleep due to fever and headache and vomiting. I had Dolo 650 and after that only slept for just one hour. fever reduced. but headache was there. so had HIFENAC-P at 10 am in empty stomach. after that only stomach burn started. do I need to have Pan- 40 now to reduce stomach burn. is all these medicines ae the cause for my stomach burn? how should I get my sleep? pl suggest.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for follow up query. 1) You SHOULD NEVER take painkiller alone. It is always taken with antacid like Pantoprazole or Ranitidine. 2) YES, above medicine may cause burning sensation of stomach. Acidity and indigestion problem are associated factors. 3) You should take Pan-40 NOW to reduce acidity and stomach burn. Take sound sleep by avoiding mental stress. Hope, it helps for you. Kindly, close the discussion. Good luck and all the best. Regards, Dr Soumen

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar