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Is Being Cold A Matter Of Concern Post A Hip Replacement Surgery?
On July 12 2017, my husband had a hip replacement and then in-patient rehab. He was released on July 24 and placed under the care of home health and rehab. Today he complains of not feeling well, an upset stomach, is pale and has slept all day. His wound is lumpy but not too warm and he has no fever. As a matter of fact the past 24 hours or so he has complained of being cold. How concerned should I be and should I do anything. We live about 70 miles from the hospital in Dallas where he was treated.
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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an upset stomach might be due to the frequent medications since the day of surgery,
As of now please add a warm enriched vegatable soup along with hot tea or coffee,just to make him comfortable before planning for a consultation.
Normally any infection would definitely show fever.
Hope the wound care is good.Please also add protein a bit more to the regular diet for a quick healing.
hope this helps
most welcome for further queriess.
an upset stomach might be due to the frequent medications since the day of surgery,
As of now please add a warm enriched vegatable soup along with hot tea or coffee,just to make him comfortable before planning for a consultation.
Normally any infection would definitely show fever.
Hope the wound care is good.Please also add protein a bit more to the regular diet for a quick healing.
hope this helps
most welcome for further queriess.
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