Infection at site of iv

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Avatar m tn it has never healed the injection site. it is about the size of a dime. does not hurt at all, but am concerned about it.
Avatar n tn Sounds like Phlebitis, an inflammation of a vein related to your IV. Try an OTC anti-inflammatory and moist heat on the site/warm cloths. If it does not resolve in a week and/or worsens, please consult your PCP/Family Physician to assess the site.
1182479 tn?1273372414 If you have an infection at an injection site is more than likely an abscess. You need antibiotics now. do not wait until tomorrow. The reason for NOT waiting is two-fold. First , the longer you wait the worse the infection which increases the chance for more tissue damage. secondly, the infection is going to set up for a flare-up. See somebody TODAY, I'm sure if you call your PCP tey will se you on an emergent basis. Please keep us informed.
Avatar n tn I think i may have developed an infection at iv site. The site is very red, swollen, hot to the touch and i have a current body temp of 101 but has been as high as 102.4. I do have body aches but no other symptoms. How likely is iv site infection?
Avatar f tn So, yes you can get a sore arm from an IV but most of the time it is from trauma to the area or a badly inserted IV etc. You can get an infection at an IV site but they do use Betadine Iodine and other antiseptics to clean the area well. Usually, the infection comes from an IV or catheter tip left in for several days or longer. A well known source of infection is by Staphylococcus epidermidis (usually) but there are other organisms that can infect a catheter site.
415684 tn?1257329318 Has anyone experienced an infection at their port site. My port itself is fine .. but there is swelling, redness, and heat just above the port where there are a couple of tubes buried under the skin. I am in Canada, but intend to go to my MD's office tomorrow afternoon to have it checked. Anyone had this problem .. and how did you fix it?
Avatar f tn Suggest you to have a warm and cold pack on the affected area,keeping it clean under bandage, to bring it back to normal without leading to serious infection of abscess.Stop working out for at least 3 days or doing jobs which may put the arm under strain.All The Best!
14353997 tn?1434083919 Hi & Welcome :) I see that you posted about 9 hrs. ago. If this is an infection from shooting up, it's really important that you get to an ER or see a Dr. ASAP. There's all kinds of nasty stuff that can happen if you wait too long: Endocarditis, MRSA, Pneumonia & Gangrene to name a few. 1) Are you running a fever? 2) Was the injection site near your thighs/groin? 3) How long ago did you inject? 4) Has the flushing been spreading since you noticed it?
Avatar m tn I recently had an Igg test come back positive for hsv2 however my only symptoms have been recurring rashes on the edge of my top lip. Can the site of the hsv2 be oral instead of genital (where I've had no symptoms)?
Avatar f tn True or false. In primary herpes infection, the blister or sore wiill be at the same location of the infection. Ie...the penis or the vagina. When would they not?
541196 tn?1293552936 Anyhow, today I had one stick that seemed flawless. However the area is now very swollen and VERY tender to the touch at the site and several inches away from the site. It's starting to bruise as well. I've had bruising before though... Is the swelling and pain something I should be concerned about?
Avatar f tn 5cc Im glute but he gave it too me about 1 inch to the left and now i have swelling at the site about the size of a quarter i am a nursing student and try to walk him through it and made sure he aspirated will i be ok???
Avatar m tn It sounds like more of a localized infection from injecting, but I would prefer you err on the side of caution and go get it checked. You may need antibiotics. Best of luck on your recovery, stick around, you will get great info and support here!
Avatar m tn The underside is not a good site to use because of the increased risk of nerve or arterial damage. The top (back) of the hand is a common site that is almost as good as the antecubital area. If you have nerve damage that causes disability, I would imagine your only recourse is to hire an attorney.
Avatar f tn Hi, Capsule contracture, is indeed the most common complication of breast augmentation surgery. It can happen at any time, but seems to be more common in the first several months after surgery. The cause for capsule contracture are still not clear. A higher risk of occurs if there is transient germ contamination, subglandular placement, infection, seroma, hematoma, and smoking. http://www.justbreastimplants.com/risks/capsule-contracture.
Avatar m tn I had this happen where 1 of my incisions looked as though, well it actually was a little infected, probably the same incision site as you are referring. Mine actually had small amount of pus oozing as well. My recheck was a week or so after noticing a irritation, So around 4 to 4 & half wks Post. The Surgeon said it was probably the suture trying to work itself out. I had already started using Alcohol, Peroxide, Neosporin, and recovering with a bandage.
Avatar f tn A neighbor of ours actually died from complications about 5 years ago from complications of of an infection following lumbar surgery when he (the patient) refused to take his signs of trouble seriously, and the problem grew to where they never could conquer the infection totally. He lost considerable soft tissue, bone, and was materially weakened to where he lasted only 2 years following the surgery despite having been a strong individual prior to he surgery.
Avatar f tn First I reply to tell you I asked the community manager to remove your "duplicate" post, the one without the picture...so that is where it went if it is gone. It is best if those who reply see all inputs. Given the vet said much looks normal and all should end well makes me want to not panic, but I think the vet who removed the teeth should take another look and show more concern.
Avatar n tn I went to my primary care physician and there was no evidence of infection at the biopsy site. While there is a steri-strip in place, the bleeding seems to have subsided on day 14. I need to take aspirin for heart-related problems and that seems to have been the culprit. Again, thanks for your replies.
Avatar n tn my sister used an iv drug in her arm not sure if the rig was dirty or whats going on there isnt alot of redness but i is swollen under skin more so than on top. feels like a pretty good not. Ive been drained before. I put her on an antibiotic and going to see if that works. is a week two long and it seems to be getting larger but just got antibiotic today.
Avatar m tn Is it possible to get an infection( std or other) at injection site from handjob at massage parlor?
Avatar m tn And so now have had two different IV antibiotic occasions, and 10 days of cipro, followed by 9 days of septra ds, followed by a few days of keflex, and I was switched to levoquin? (something like that). My scrotum is worse, it swells up and reddens and this worsens throughout the day. The epididmytis pain is much better than a few weeks ago, but I’m still hobbling around.