Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Had Scoliosis Surgery, Has Epilepsy. Why Fever Post Surgery? Explain Situation?
hi my cousin is 12 years old and she just had scoliosis surgery. and she is epileptic. it has been 5 days since the surgery and she is experiencing some fever (38-39) and after the high fever it returns to normal. what could be the reason ? and the solutions ? P.S: the doctors only gave her antibiotics DURING the surgery and not after, does this explain whats happening ?
Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Hi,
Thanks for your query and my aplogy for not responding it earlier. Though it is very late I hope the fever must have settled down by now. In case the fever is persisting kindly consult the doctors who shall try to find a cause for it. May be they may do some investigations to find a cause.
Antibiotics are given routinely after surgery and once there is no sign of infection it is withdrawn.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Regards,
RKK
Thanks for your query and my aplogy for not responding it earlier. Though it is very late I hope the fever must have settled down by now. In case the fever is persisting kindly consult the doctors who shall try to find a cause for it. May be they may do some investigations to find a cause.
Antibiotics are given routinely after surgery and once there is no sign of infection it is withdrawn.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Regards,
RKK
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Scoliosis
Loading Online Doctors....