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What Do Spreading Hives On Body After Surgery Suggest?
I had surgery 4 days ago had a lot of issues with recovery especially urinary retention and retention of the gas from surgery. I had to spend 2 extra days in the hospital and when I finally got home yesterday I began to break out in hives and they are spreading. I have used zyrtec and cortisone cream to no avail. I Am a nurse I don t understand this.
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Hello
First, you have not mentioned what type of surgery which is very important information and you know this is relevant.
Hives seen post-op are usually a reaction to the medications given, introduction of a new diet, intolerance or a side effect of the surgery conducted. Please speak to your surgeon about the same. Also, check if anti-coagulants were administer as they could also be the cause.
Best wishes
First, you have not mentioned what type of surgery which is very important information and you know this is relevant.
Hives seen post-op are usually a reaction to the medications given, introduction of a new diet, intolerance or a side effect of the surgery conducted. Please speak to your surgeon about the same. Also, check if anti-coagulants were administer as they could also be the cause.
Best wishes
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