What has happened to DPs arm

[Winterfellismyhome]

Dp did tough mudder yesterday and cut his hand. It now has pus in it and a red line has spread up his arm. Im concerned that its infected because of the mud. Any advice?

[minesagin37]

Red line spreading up arm= phlebitis. He needs antibiotics. See doctor. ( I'm a nurse).

[Egghead68]

Just had same problem. Agree needs antibiotics from doctor (I am in 7-day course).

[BoreOfWhabylon]

It's definitely infected but the red line is lymphangitis, not phlebitis. Means the infection is spreading through the lymph vessels.

He needs to be seen asap. Don't wait until tomorrow.

[GrandmaSharksDentures]

Yep, an infection in the tissue is tracking up his arm. Urgent care centre or A&E this evening

[minesagin37]

@BoreOfWhabylon yes seems to be more extensive. Either way though- doc.

[Justgivemesomepeace]

I had a red line going up my arm once. Needed anti biotics.

[nocoolnamesleft]

Needs antibiotics tonight.

[NeedAUsernameGenerator]

Get seen today, it will need antibiotics straight away.

[Winterfellismyhome]

Thanks all. Hes at the hospital now

[BoreOfWhabylon]

That's good. Let us know how he gets on.

[EKGEMS]

Just started antibiotics myself for cellulitis from a spider bite on my leg. That's what his arm looks like to me

[Winterfellismyhome]

Thanks everyone!

He was given antibiotics. The Dr said its a tissue infection