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Is Fever Post A Foot Surgery Indicative Of Infection?

I had a foot surgery on Oct. 11 and a week after surgery I began to run a low grade fever (99.5-100.00) which had recurred ever since with short breaks of 2 or 3 days when it will not occur. I start out the day with no fever and as I am more mobile it will begin around 12 oclock to show up and stay all night. I also have body aches and flushed skin, fuzzy thinking. The foot surgeon has no idea why this is happening but did not begin until surgery. If I have a day when I just basically lay around the fever will not occur or occur much later. Wondering if this could be some form of infection or mild sepsis.
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Hello,

Thanks for your query on HCM

"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Do a physical examination by your treating Doctor and to confirm do CBC with differential.

2)Discuss with your Doctor about IV antibiotics like [Ceftriaxone] and record body temperature every 6 hours and record it, you can discuss paracetamol for fever.

Do follow few preventive steps for future-

1)Wash Your hands frequently and properly

2)Take Your Antibiotics as Prescribed by your Doctor

3)Try to Keep Your Wound Clean and Dry

4)Try to wash your hands before and after doing any Wound Care

5)Try to stop smoking

6)If You leave the House, Use an antibacterial hand cleanser

Hope that helps



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Is Fever Post A Foot Surgery Indicative Of Infection?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a physical examination by your treating Doctor and to confirm do CBC with differential. 2)Discuss with your Doctor about IV antibiotics like [Ceftriaxone] and record body temperature every 6 hours and record it, you can discuss paracetamol for fever. Do follow few preventive steps for future- 1)Wash Your hands frequently and properly 2)Take Your Antibiotics as Prescribed by your Doctor 3)Try to Keep Your Wound Clean and Dry 4)Try to wash your hands before and after doing any Wound Care 5)Try to stop smoking 6)If You leave the House, Use an antibacterial hand cleanser Hope that helps