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Can Pain After Colonoscopy Causes Fever?
MY HUSBAND IS 52 YOA AND HE HAS LUPUS AND CIHROSIS OF THE LIVER. HE HAD A COLONOSCOPY ON 4/3/2014.HE HAD SEVERE STOMACH PAIN FOR 3-4 DAYS ,TO THE POINT OF NOT SLEEPING. THEY DONE X-RAYS AND SAID ALL LOOKED GOOD,THEN HE FELL AND HURT HIS BACK,AND HAS BEEN IN SEVERE PAIN WITH IT.HE HAS RUN A LOW GRADE FEVER SINCE THE COLONOSCOPY,AND LAST NIGHT IT REACHED 102,AND TONIGHT HAS REACHED 101 WITH TYLENOL.CAN PAIN CAUSE THE FEVER BECAUSE HE DOESN T SEEM TO HAVE A COLD OR ANYTHING ELSE TO BE CAUSING THE FEVER?
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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As per your history, No, colonoscopy does not caue fever,it may be due to infection or decreased immunity. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Take balanced diet. keep yourself hydrated. Take care.
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Dr. Shyam B. Kale
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, No, colonoscopy does not caue fever,it may be due to infection or decreased immunity. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Take balanced diet. keep yourself hydrated. Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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