My 4 month old daughter was diagnosed with an infected area on her toe. The doctor said to come back to see him (we had to bring her to the ER last night, so it's a $50 co-pay each visit) if we saw her getting worse or noticed a red line going up her foot and leg. When I was getting her ready for bed tonight, I swear I could see a really faint pink line going from her toe up the front of her foot; HOWEVER I'm totally paranoid now, so maybe I'm just looking too hard to see things. If she gets blood poisoning and a red line appears, is it usually pretty obvious?
2007-02-18 13:39:13 · 6 answers · asked by Cob 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Yes it will be obvious and very dangerous.
No reason to panic if you don't see anything clearly, because on a baby it WILL be a very pronounced line.
Don't look too hard, just look.
good luck.
2007-02-18 13:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by BigTip$ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the dr now. Sounds like it could be an infection streak. If those keep going and hit the heart it will cause death. Of course, this doesn't usually happen quick but I'd go to the dr or ER to be on the safe side. Good Luck.
2007-02-18 21:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by Josh Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE DOCTOR!
Obvious or not, it is far better to pay the co-pay and be safe than sorry. Once infection is in the blood, it can be lethal if not treated immediately.
2007-02-18 21:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by Beni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the line is very obvious and not pink it is red like a red streak.
2007-02-18 21:42:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you think you're being paranoid, take her to the ER immediately! Better to be safe than sorry.
2007-02-18 21:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had a boil on my breast one time i know that sounds gross but true anyway it got infected and yes a faint pink line started from my boob across my chest!doctor immediately with antibiotics
2007-02-18 22:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋