What has happened to DPs arm

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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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Needs antibiotics tonight.

Get seen today, it will need antibiotics straight away.

Thanks all. Hes at the hospital now

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

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

Thanks everyone!

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