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Hemodialysis Done, Shunt In Neck. Inserted Area Itchy, Have Red Spots. Allergy?
My sister has hemodialysis with a shunt in her neck. Where it is inserted is incredibly itchy and has red spots. The itch is horrible and she can't even sleep. It's located right where the shunt is inserted. Any ideas or questions she should ask her dr? She doesn't think she has a latex allergy. Thanks. Please reply to YYYY@YYYY .
Thu, 12 Sep 2013
Respected sir/madam
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Itching with red spots at the site of shunt formation indicates either allergy to some component used in the process or early infection. Since the consequences of an infection at this site will be really bad, it would be prudent to get it evaluated by the concerned physician who has done the procedure. Presence of fever or feeling of loss of well being favors infection over allergy.
Sincerely
Thanks for writing to us.
Itching with red spots at the site of shunt formation indicates either allergy to some component used in the process or early infection. Since the consequences of an infection at this site will be really bad, it would be prudent to get it evaluated by the concerned physician who has done the procedure. Presence of fever or feeling of loss of well being favors infection over allergy.
Sincerely
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