Postoperative Problems: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Have you developed a symptom or problem after surgery?
See significance of developing a symptom or problem if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
Have you developed a serious symptom or problem?
Has a symptom or problem developed and you do not know whether it is a serious symptom or problem?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Have you developed a minor symptom or problem?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | January 15, 2007 |
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| 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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