I'm 15 days po op tummy tuck, last three days I got fever, temperature and headache only in evenings plus I still cant stand still and only short walk get me really tired that I have to sit down. ( can fever be connected with tummy tuck?) or i got only flu and it has nothing to do with it? I dont want to miss anything so trying to be carefull. Thank You
February 17, 2016
Answer: Flu like post op symptoms Contact your surgeon's office and let them know what's going on. You could have the flu, but I think you should be assessed in person just to be safe. My best,
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Flu like post op symptoms Contact your surgeon's office and let them know what's going on. You could have the flu, but I think you should be assessed in person just to be safe. My best,
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Answer: Fever and headaches after tummy tuck Dear fruukitty,An abdominoplasty is a big surgery, and symptoms like fever and headaches should be taken seriously. I live at high altitude and have found that headaches can be related to hypoxia or lower levels of oxygen. Fevers can be signs of infection related to surgery, pulmonary status (atalectasis or pneumonia), side effects of medication, and yes maybe even the flu. From what you have told us here it sounds like you are very deserving of a full examination which should also include a pulse ox, and maybe even chest x-ray or chest CT if indicated. Please call your surgeon and get checked ASAP.
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Answer: Fever and headaches after tummy tuck Dear fruukitty,An abdominoplasty is a big surgery, and symptoms like fever and headaches should be taken seriously. I live at high altitude and have found that headaches can be related to hypoxia or lower levels of oxygen. Fevers can be signs of infection related to surgery, pulmonary status (atalectasis or pneumonia), side effects of medication, and yes maybe even the flu. From what you have told us here it sounds like you are very deserving of a full examination which should also include a pulse ox, and maybe even chest x-ray or chest CT if indicated. Please call your surgeon and get checked ASAP.
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