Swelling and Redness around my Port???

[Ann D 0]

Okay so last night my port was tender. I went to the bathroom to wash my face and get ready for bed when I looked inot he mirror my stomache was red in the area where my Port is and it was a little warm.

Now the port area has been tender and sensative for a couple of days but what concerns me now is the redness on the skin right over the port. Has anyone experienced this?

[tonya66 13]

I think you should call your doctor. Is there anything coming out of the port area? I would call the doc, he might want to put you on an antiobotic.

Best wishes.

[TxArcher 2]

I think you should call your doctor. Is there anything coming out of the port area? I would call the doc, he might want to put you on an antiobotic.

Best wishes.

X1

GO SEE THE DOC! You don't want to lose your port/band due to an over active infection. Take care of it NOW!

[Daisalana 33]

That sounds like an infection, definitely call your doc!

[Ann D 0]

I called the office and they want to see me tomorrow. The pain has subsided but it is still a little red.

After I posted the question I thought why not call the doctor.

Thanhks all!

[Ann D 0]

I called back and spoke to the main nurse in the office (Sara) she said without a fever, it is more then likely a Fluid build up around my port. I have an appointment this afternoon to have him look at it and I'll let you all know.

[Ann D 0]

Okay so I saw the doctor, he said I have Fluid building up around my port. he said he made a pouch for my port in the muscle and its common for fluid to build up. he said as long as I am not running fever and its not causing too much pain its okay. I just have to keep an eye on it.