Is my arm infected or just swollen from the trauma? HELP!?

Question

Lost my baby and had surgery - Normal or Not?

I had emergency surgery on Wednesday afternoon (D&E at 22 weeks cause baby died and did not come out). At one time I had three IVs in my left arm - but they only used 1. I was also poked with a needle to take blood samples numerous times. My right arm got it too but not as bad as my left arm. When I was released from the hospital on Thursday I felt beat up of course (kind of like being in a car accident is how I put it). My left arm has deep bruising and I am in pain because of it. I have one area on my left arm that is swollen, red and sorta hot to the touch. Is this normal from all the trauma to the arm? When I touch this red area it hurts!

Normal given the circumstances?

Thanks!

PS - I don't feel any pain to the area they operated on (my uterus).....just on the place they poked me so many times.

Answer 1

if it is swollen and red around the area, then yes, the infection has set in.

need to go get seen...

I am truely sorry for the lost of your child..  

Answer 2

sorry  

Answer 3

I am also sorry for your loss. The signs and symptoms you report indicate an infection. I would recommend going to your primary care physician or an urgent care sooner than later. If the swelling and redness continues to increase in intensity, visit your local emergency department.

Answer 4

I'm sorry for your loss and what you had to endure.

I would go to an Urgent Care Clinic today... if they cannot see you, go to an ER.

Answer 5

u could have got staff in ur arm/sorry 4 your loss!