A low grade fever (less than 101.5F) during the first week after surgery is a normal response by the body to the stress of surgery. It is most often caused by an inflammatory response to the tissue injury sustained during surgery. After the first week if you have a fever that lingers for more than a few days, or if a fever over 101.5 F begins several days after surgery, it’s recommended that you contact your physician to rule out the possibility of anything serious.
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