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What Causes Fever Chills And Puffy Knee After Knee Replacement?
had total knee replacement 2 years ago, did develop infection within 2 weeks after and has always been sore continue to do exercises daily to help. Today have extreme pain can not bend it and have fever and chills, knee is puffy and warm. what questions should i ask my Dr
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the knee. I suggest to do a complete blood count and an xray for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain Antibiotics may be needed.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician
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What Causes Fever Chills And Puffy Knee After Knee Replacement?
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the knee. I suggest to do a complete blood count and an xray for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain Antibiotics may be needed. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician