Patient's question:
The cesarean section surgery, which was performed after the cervix had already been dilated, has already started showing signs of fever postoperatively, with a high temperature reaching 38.8 degrees Celsius. There are no issues with the incision, so what could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Postoperative fever has two causes: 1. Postoperative pyrexia, which can be completely recovered within 3 days after surgery. 2. Fever caused by infection. In this case, if anti-inflammatory treatment is not provided, the fever symptoms will persist. Therefore, it is recommended that family members use a warm towel to wipe the body to help lower the temperature, drink plenty of water. If the body temperature remains high after 3 days post-surgery, it may still be necessary to receive antibiotic treatment.There are several treatment methods for cesarean section, but since the symptoms of the patient are different, the treatment methods used will also vary. Therefore, the patient needs to be examined and diagnosed promptly to receive symptomatic treatment.