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What Causes High Body Temperature Post Child Birth?
Question: hi
my wife delivered her first baby 12 days ago, since yesterday she is having high temperature
such yesterday it was 39 and today went over 40 despite her visiting A&E and taking paracetamol 1000mg every 6 hours
please advise what shall we do in order to decrease temperature,
or if it will go over 41?
my wife delivered her first baby 12 days ago, since yesterday she is having high temperature
such yesterday it was 39 and today went over 40 despite her visiting A&E and taking paracetamol 1000mg every 6 hours
please advise what shall we do in order to decrease temperature,
or if it will go over 41?
Brief Answer:
Hospitalization required
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
I think that she should be admitted in hospital and further tests should be done. this is not something critical but such fever is worrying and exact cause should be done. it may also be related to delivery and indicate uterine infection or.breast Infection and then antibiotics may be required. Wish you good health. Regards
Hospitalization required
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
I think that she should be admitted in hospital and further tests should be done. this is not something critical but such fever is worrying and exact cause should be done. it may also be related to delivery and indicate uterine infection or.breast Infection and then antibiotics may be required. Wish you good health. Regards
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