This morning I had a little swollen area on my hand. Later I noticed it was red and the line went to my wrist. Hours later it's halfway up my arm. It is a little sore and itches at times. What is it and should I see a doctor?
2007-09-09 11:16:48 · 8 answers · asked by mother of 3 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I went to the doctor and she was puzzled as to why I had a red line. A red line does mean infection. But I did not have any cuts, puncture wounds or even a bug bite. I never ran fever and the line was faded the next day. She did give me anitbotics and told me to call if it gets worse. Thank you all for your comments, just wanted to let you know what happened.
2007-09-12 01:18:32 · update #1
YES!!!!!!!!!! Go the the nearest ER!!! The infection is going up your arm and can hit your heart. Please go NOW!
2007-09-09 11:24:28 · answer #1 · answered by 2 cents 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes,please go see a doctor or just walk into your local urgent care, this may be blood poisining, dont mess around or waste time, at the same time it may be nothing major at all,but it is always better to be safe then sorry later down the road, good luck!
2007-09-09 11:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by penelope 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be an infection, it could be an allergy of some sort, it could be an insect has bitten you. I suggest you do see a doctor as soon as possible to find out what is wrong before it turns into an emergency situation.
2007-09-09 11:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red Line On Arm
2017-02-20 14:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by bigelow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes seek medical attention fast. Could be an infection in the blood stream. SEEK MEDICAL HELP!
2007-09-09 11:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor now... that might be an infection that has gotten into your blood stream.. I wouldn't delay...
2007-09-09 11:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same but mines across the arm what do I do
2014-07-24 13:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sign of blood poisoning. Please see a dr today.
2007-09-09 11:25:49 · answer #8 · answered by Just Tink 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋