Patient's question:
Why does fever occur after prostate surgery? Is it due to severe inflammation? Even with daily intravenous antibiotics, why is it still happening? Loss of appetite and inability to eat? Why is this happening? How long does the catheter need to stay in place? The incision from the surgery hasn't healed yet after two days, does this mean the surgery was successful?Medical history and treatment outcomes: Prostate incision healing assistance: Describe the results
Doctor's answer:
Hello. Fever after a prostate surgery can be caused by infection, surgical stress, or dehydration. Generally, fever due to surgical stress or dehydration will not be lower than 1 degree. Since there has been no blistering for 2 days, it indicates that the medication used during the surgery was effective. However, it is still possible that blistering may occur before the catheter is removed. The surgery was successful, and postoperative care is crucial. If the patient can drink water, they should consume a large amount of it. Due to poor appetite after surgery, the patient may be reluctant to drink, so family encouragement and cooperation are necessary.