Peg tube infection

robinleigh
robinleigh Member Posts: 297
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Andy and I are suspicious that he has an infection. Some redness, some puss. Blister, and a low grade fever. Anybody have these symptoms? Seeing a gastro doc on Friday. Scared about removal, as well!!

Thanks for input,
Robin

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  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    #2
    possible infection
    Hi Robin, I just had my PEG removed in early April after 15 months of use. I would occasionally have some oozing out of the hole, sometimes some itching, but no blisters or fever. I would say keep the area as clean as possible until Friday. If they are planning to remove the tube, the will most likely just grab it and pull. It will hurt a bit, but it's over quick. the area was a little sore for about 24 hours but not too bad. Good Luck and hope it's not infected.
  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 Member Posts: 1,514 Member
    #3
    Ingrid K said:

    possible infection
    Hi Robin, I just had my PEG removed in early April after 15 months of use. I would occasionally have some oozing out of the hole, sometimes some itching, but no blisters or fever. I would say keep the area as clean as possible until Friday. If they are planning to remove the tube, the will most likely just grab it and pull. It will hurt a bit, but it's over quick. the area was a little sore for about 24 hours but not too bad. Good Luck and hope it's not infected.

    Hi Robin ....
    ...no doctor here but I do still have my feeding tube and I would bet for sure it is infected based on your description .....I realize today is Thursday (well now it is) ...but if his fever gets above 101' you need to go in and get a antibiotic....arndog is having an infection that spread to his blood and heart ....I'm not trying to scare ...but if you have all you described...that's an infection and in our state of weakened immune waiting one day is just not a good idea in my very humble opinion ...get the meds which will take no time and then keep your appt Friday ...but get the meds going to fight the infection ... :)

    Best to you ...

    Tim
  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass Member Posts: 1,898 Member
    #4
    Tim6003 said:

    Hi Robin ....
    ...no doctor here but I do still have my feeding tube and I would bet for sure it is infected based on your description .....I realize today is Thursday (well now it is) ...but if his fever gets above 101' you need to go in and get a antibiotic....arndog is having an infection that spread to his blood and heart ....I'm not trying to scare ...but if you have all you described...that's an infection and in our state of weakened immune waiting one day is just not a good idea in my very humble opinion ...get the meds which will take no time and then keep your appt Friday ...but get the meds going to fight the infection ... :)

    Best to you ...

    Tim

    Robin-
    What Tim said. Redness and especially puss- signs of infection, and needs Dr attention.

    kcass
  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #5
    Robin, I agree with Tim and
    Robin, I agree with Tim and Kent, it is infected. I am praying it has not spresd and for a quick recovery.

    Debbie
  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #6
    Robin, I agree with Tim and
    Robin, I agree with Tim and Kent, it is infected. I am praying it has not spresd and for a quick recovery.

    Debbie
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #7
    Hi Robin
    I just got my P tube put in 2 days ago, all very new to me, but was told to watch against infection. Call your doctor and don’t wait.

    Hondo
  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    #8
    dr. appt today ?
    Did you get to the gastro doctor today ? how did it go ?

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