Q What symptoms during post-surgery recovery mean I should go straight to the hospital where I had surgery?
A If you have fever, redness/discharge/swelling at the wound site, worsening pain, difficulty breathing, or severe dizziness, you should get re-examined at your surgical hospital without delay. These can be signs of wound infection or complications.
Detailed Answer
Even during recovery, a few warning signs require immediate attention. Fever, or redness/swelling with discharge or pus at the wound site, can indicate wound infection, and pain that improves and then worsens again is also a concerning sign. Sudden difficulty breathing, or swelling and pain in one leg, can be a sign of complications like blood clots — in these cases, get re-examined at your surgical hospital without delay.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we also explain these warning signs at the first visit and make clear that when such symptoms occur, follow-up at your surgical hospital takes priority over Korean Medicine care. We proceed with treatment to rebuild the body only during a stable recovery period where these warning signs have been ruled out, always putting safety first.
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