What are the signs of infection after hip replacement surgery?

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asked Aug 22, 2018 in Other- Health by marienedy (250 points)
What are the signs of infection after hip replacement surgery?

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answered Aug 22, 2018 by linda (29,790 points)
If you've had hip replacement or other joint replacement surgery done and you're experiencing symptoms such as stiffness or increased pain in a previous unaffected joint, redness or warmth around the wound, swelling, drainage of wounds, fatigue, night sweats, chills and even fever then you most likely have an infection after hip replacement surgery.

The above are all signs of an infection after having hip replacement surgery or other joint replacement surgery and if you're experiencing those symptoms you should go see a doctor because the infection after hip replacement surgery can be life threatening.

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