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On Hemodialysis, Shoulder Pain, Low Fever, Done Kidney Transplant. Does It Effect Heart?
I had akidney transplant 9 years ago and was on hemodialysis for 2 years. I had sucessful transplant and no problems with av graft. For last 2-3 days I had extreme ongoing pain in my graft site which is in my upper arm. a straight graft and it radiates to my shoulder. Low grade fever and little warm to touch. I taken pain pills but no healping. I scheduled appt to see Nephrologist on Friday. do you think I have something to worry about? What is sign of infection and can it effect my heart?
Shorine
Shorine
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
HI
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms of low grade fever, pain and warmth all point towards a possible graft infection. Please see a nephrologist ASAP. He/she will decide if you need antibiotics or whether we need to remove the graft.
A short duration of infection should not affect your heart.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms of low grade fever, pain and warmth all point towards a possible graft infection. Please see a nephrologist ASAP. He/she will decide if you need antibiotics or whether we need to remove the graft.
A short duration of infection should not affect your heart.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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