I had a site for my pump in for 4 days, one more than normal. I took it out, and it was very red all under the site. is it infected, or a reaction to the site because I've never worn one there?
and as a reference, the large "scar like" spot to the lower left is from a 5 day site.
here are 2 pictures:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/Rubber314Chicken/2007-11-20-86259.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/Rubber314Chicken/2007-11-20-86256.jpg
2007-11-20 16:01:55 · 13 answers · asked by rubber314chicken 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
by pump I mean an insulin pump (I'm diabetic)
and when I took the site out a little white ooze came out, and my mom alway told my to make sure that you get that stuff out of there, so I did, and got maybe 3 or 4 drops of it out.
the skin on top of it feels a lot thinner, as if its blood between two layers of skin. I have my mom look at it tomorrow (shes a nurse, but shes at work now)
2007-11-20 16:21:09 · update #1
If you would put some more information in there i might can help you. i dont know if yu mean "bump' or 'pump' . it does look irratated. Maybe an infection or blood blister. I dont know what you mean......
2007-11-20 16:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by AnnaMaria 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's irritated but I'm not sure about infected. Put some neosporin ointment on it to keep the area free of bacteria, then cover it with a bandaid and I betcha it's better tomorrow. If you spend a day doing the neosporin bandaid thing and you don't feel or see any improvement, you should see a Doctor.
2007-11-21 00:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by autumlovr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got an infection and it will spread to some other part of your body....who knows where! See a doctor! You might have picked up, I think it's MRSA.
My sister's a RN (registered nurse) at St. John's Hospital here in Columbus. She says it's a good possibility. Go to google.com and type in mrsa.
`
2007-11-21 00:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unsure, you need to get it checked out immediately! Go to your doctor first thing in the morning. The pictures were a little fuzzy, but it doesn't look pretty regardless. that needs to be seen by a professional.
2007-11-21 00:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by DH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea be careful i work at a medical office and there is a nasty infection going around nation wide called mrsa, it is a nasty bug that must be treated right away, we see a lot of patients on a daily basis with bad cases of untreated mrsa.
2007-11-21 00:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jose S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Infected go get that checked out
2007-11-21 00:04:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
at least get some medical professional(your Doc) to check it..it could spread or infect others,etc.
2007-11-21 00:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it hurt? I had an infection after surgery, and it HURT. See your doc in the AM.
2007-11-21 00:04:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good question for a professional who can examine you and ask some questions..
2007-11-21 00:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by DrB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats a humongous zit! Pop it now!
2007-11-21 00:06:20 · answer #10 · answered by john stud 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋