Postoperative Problems: Check Your Symptoms


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Check Your Symptoms


If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Note:

If you have had surgery:

  • Follow the instructions given to you by your surgeon.
  • If the instructions from your surgeon are not clear or do not cover your particular problem, contact your surgeon.
Yes

Have you developed a symptom or problem after surgery?

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.



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Last updated: January 15, 2007
Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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