I Had Surgery Earlier Today And Im Trying To Go To Sleep But I Have The Chills. Is This Normal?

Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2020

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Question : Hi, please someone help. I had surgery earlier today and Im trying to go to sleep but I have the chills. Is this normal? Am i bleeding out?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chills can be due to post operative Infection or inflammation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I think you got operated for Haemorrhoids (piles).Chills can be due to postoperative infection or inflammation.
If there is bleeding,it will be visible and the undergarments will become blood stained.
You should take Antibiotic and Anti inflammatory tablets.
It will come down.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards

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