My Hubby Had a Hernia Surgery Today and He Had Chills and then a Fever of 101. Should I Be Concerned?

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

This question should not be addressed on a web forum. Any postop complication should be reported to your own surgeon.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Fevers can be a sign of a postoperative complication;  therefore, best to let your husband's surgeon know and follow his/her instructions.

	 Best wishes.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to run a low grade temperature after surgery.  This could be due to a urinary tract infection or collection of fluid in the lungs.  If you have no further symptoms then you should be fine.  If the temperature continues then you should contact your surgeon.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

The most common cause of low grade fevers from surgery is atelectasis (where the air sacs in your lungs collapse a bit because a patient is not taking deep breaths).   However, I would still notify your surgeon about the fever.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon regarding your husbands fever and chills.  He may want to exam him, and change his post op medications.  Best wishes!

My Hubby Had a Hernia Surgery Today and He Had Chills and then a Fever of 101. Should I Be Concerned?

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My Hubby Had a Hernia Surgery Today and He Had Chills and then a Fever of 101. Should I Be Concerned?

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