Serious or minor postoperative problems
In older children or adults, serious symptoms may include:
- Having shaking chills.
- Not being able to drink, so you urinate less.
- Finding it hard to do daily activities.
In younger children, serious symptoms may include:
- Having shaking chills.
- Crying more than usual or crying with a different type of cry than usual.
- Sleeping more.
- Not eating or drinking, so the child urinates less.
Minor symptoms may include itching or mild redness in the surgery area.
Current as of: July 26, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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