Is it normal to have a fever after appendectomy surgery?

Many people have encountered the problem of appendicitis. Generally speaking, the problem is not serious after surgery to remove the appendix. Of course, some people also experience fever or heat after appendectomy surgery. This situation is related to many factors. Patients must pay attention to postoperative care to avoid postoperative sequelae. Is it normal to have a fever after appendectomy surgery?

1. If the appendicitis is serious and perforated, the patient may still have a fever in the first few days after the operation, because it takes time to control the local severity. Although the body temperature is currently high, if it is half the level before the operation, it will gradually return to normal. Strengthen anti-inflammatory and wound dressing changes in time, keep the wound dry and clean to prevent wound infection. In addition, after surgical treatment, fever may occur due to surgical stimulation. It is still necessary to use antipyretic drugs in time according to the body temperature, and pay attention to the use of antibiotics at the same time.

2. Whether it is normal to have a fever after appendectomy surgery depends on the situation. If it is an acute suppurative appendectomy surgery, the absorption of necrotic tissue may cause absorption heat and fever. If the fever subsides after appendectomy surgery and then starts again, then you need to consider whether the fever symptoms are caused by other factors. This is abnormal and further examination is needed to help make a judgment.

3. Generally, there will be a low fever (no more than 38 degrees) on the second day after the operation. This is because a small amount of bleeding from the wound in the body is absorbed after the operation. Most of the time, it only lasts for one day and then gets better on its own. You must pay attention to bed rest after the operation. You can walk around appropriately, but you cannot do strenuous exercise to prevent the wound from splitting. In addition, you cannot eat spicy food after the operation. Drink more hot water and eat more light food. Remove the stitches after one week. Be sure to maintain good hygiene to prevent infection.