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David Okafor

Day 4 · Knee Replacement

Medium riskSwitch

Is this normal?

Describe your symptom to get guidance.

How severe is it?

All symptoms guidance

Normal

  • Mild soreness

    Normal — expected during recovery.

  • Nausea · mild

    Normal — try small sips of water and bland food.

  • Bloating or gas pain

    Normal — gentle walking helps it pass.

  • Mild fever · 99–100°F

    Normal — keep an eye on it and stay hydrated.

Call your care team

  • Increased pain at incision · moderate

    Call your care team.

  • Fever above 101°F

    Call your care team.

  • Redness or swelling at the wound

    Call your care team.

  • Difficulty urinating

    Call your care team.

  • Persistent vomiting

    Call your care team.

Emergency

  • Severe chest pain

    Go to the ER.

  • Difficulty breathing

    Go to the ER.

  • Severe, uncontrolled bleeding

    Go to the ER.

  • Fainting or loss of consciousness

    Call 911. Lay the person on their side. Do not leave them alone.

  • Calf pain plus leg swelling

    Go to the ER.

  • High fever above 103°F

    Go to the ER.

Medical safety notice

CarePont does not replace medical advice. For chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, fainting, or any emergency symptom, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Call 911