Is it normal that one's temperature suddenly drops down few days after surgery?
By pinklady227
@pinklady227 (285)
Philippines
February 18, 2010 9:04pm CST
My sister is experiencing body chills lately. She had undergone caesarian operation last Feb. 3. Is it really normal to be able to experience a sudden drop of body temperature in as low as 34 degrees centigrade a few days after surgery? She told me she experienced it 3 times already when in fact we have a warm climate in our country. Any tips on how she can avoid this from happening again?
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@donnakristel (1704)
• Philippines
19 Feb 10
i guess so. i am not into medical practices but i guess yes. because the body is still adjusting to the surgery. just wait for the temperature to be normal. but if the temperature is changing, maybe you should consult a doctor for further examination and lab test.
nevertheless, it is a caesarian operation, you should consult a medical practioner about that change of temperature.
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@pinklady227 (285)
• Philippines
19 Feb 10
Thanks for the suggestion. I have sent a text message to my sister that she should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
19 Feb 10
It sounds to me like you're sister may have an infection. If she hasn't consulted a Doctor or nurse she should. She could also be bleeding internally and not know it. I really think she should consult a medical professional as soon as possible. I do hope everything is ok.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Feb 10
hi pinklady chills usually come with an infection somewhere in the body and since she is recovering from surgery I would get her to see her
doctor and be checked out for an infection someplace in her body, as chills come with fevers so she has undoubtedly run a fever then came the chills. Get her to her surgical doctor as soon as possible to be checked up.
@pinklady227 (285)
• Philippines
19 Feb 10
ok i'll tell her to let her husband accompany her to the doctor for immediate check up. Thanks!
