Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is This Normal Of Getting Pain And Bleeding Once From Catheter Spot?

I have a picc line for antibiotics. I have had it for 2 weeks. I noticed a little bit of pain and I looked and found it had bled a couple of drops from where the catheter enters the skin. It is not bleeding anymore and is not painful. Is this normal?
Fri, 20 Nov 2020
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

Mentioned pain, it is suggestive of block. Normally it won't cause pain, bleed of a few drops is not alarming. Pain, fever, chills and redness suggest catheter related infection.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Suneel, Internal Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is This Normal Of Getting Pain And Bleeding Once From Catheter Spot?

Hi, Mentioned pain, it is suggestive of block. Normally it won t cause pain, bleed of a few drops is not alarming. Pain, fever, chills and redness suggest catheter related infection. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suneel, Internal Medicine Specialist