Can anesthesia cause fever?
A minor surgery last week left me with a low-grade fever on and off since then. I'm wondering if this could be a reaction to the anesthesia I was given during the procedure.
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4 months ago
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Actually, my sister had a mild fever right after her minor surgery, and the nurse told us it's quite a common reaction to anesthesia and the body healing. It usually goes away in a day or two. Just keep monitoring the temperature and let your doctor know if it climbs too high.
4 months ago
Please do not try any random home remedies or wait for advice from the internet if someone has a fever after anesthesia. A post-op fever can sometimes indicate an infection or a reaction that only the surgical team can handle. Call the hospital or your doctor immediately to verify.
4 months ago
A post-anesthesia fever can sometimes happen, but if you or your loved one has diabetes, you need to be extra cautious because infections can develop quickly and impact blood sugar. Keep a close watch on the levels and inform your surgeon about the fever right away.
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4 months ago
I totally get it, seeing a fever run after surgery is so stressful when you are already worried about recovery. It can happen due to anesthesia or the body's healing process, but it's always best to be safe. Please contact your surgical team just to be absolutely sure everything is on track.
4 months ago
I can completely understand how terrifying it feels when a fever spikes after a procedure, I would be panicking too. It is actually quite common for the body to run a mild fever as a natural inflammatory response, but to ease your mind, please just call the doctor's clinic. They will reassure you and tell you exactly what to do.