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Is Having Surgery For Abnormal Pap Smear Safe While Having Cold And Congestion?
Hi im due for surgery cuz I m stage 3 of an severe abnormal pap smear and I have surgery tomorrow I have a head and chest cold and I ve been doing everything I can to cure it b4 surgery I can postpone the surgery can I just go thru it please help don t know what to do
Wed, 3 May 2023
Hi,
Surgery can put additional stress on the body and the immune system, and having a cold may increase the risk of complications during and after the procedure.
Your doctor may recommend postponing the surgery if your cold and congestion are severe or if they could potentially interfere with the procedure. However, if the surgery is necessary and can't be postponed, your doctor may take additional precautions to help prevent complications.
Some possible precautions that your doctor may take include:
- Prescribing antibiotics or other medications to help prevent infection
- Providing additional oxygen during and after the surgery
- Monitoring your vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, closely during and after the procedure
- Using a mask to cover your mouth and nose during the surgery to reduce the risk of spreading germs.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Surgery can put additional stress on the body and the immune system, and having a cold may increase the risk of complications during and after the procedure.
Your doctor may recommend postponing the surgery if your cold and congestion are severe or if they could potentially interfere with the procedure. However, if the surgery is necessary and can't be postponed, your doctor may take additional precautions to help prevent complications.
Some possible precautions that your doctor may take include:
- Prescribing antibiotics or other medications to help prevent infection
- Providing additional oxygen during and after the surgery
- Monitoring your vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, closely during and after the procedure
- Using a mask to cover your mouth and nose during the surgery to reduce the risk of spreading germs.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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