Suddenly really poorly post section

I am 4 weeks post section now and I have got a raging fever, headache, body aches and feel sick. Could this be related to my scar? Should I go in?

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It’s worth getting checked by someone xx

I’d recommend getting checked over. I had same symptoms at 3 weeks and turned out I had 2 bad infections from my section.

When you say raging fever? What is your temp??
Are you breast feeding, could it be mastitis?
Is your scar red, smelly or sore? X

I hope you’re okay ❤️ sounds like your body is trying to fight off an infection - call your midwife to get checked over xx

I had mastitis around 1 week after having my first born I was so so poorly! Like you said raging fever and had to stay in bed my sister had to have the baby for me for the night. I had to go on antibiotics. Is your breast red? Hot to touch? I would definitely get checked xx

You can also go straight back to triage and labour ward ...agree with other ladies, don't wait and get it checked out ❤️

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