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What Causes Severe Itchiness And Rashes At The Site Of Pace Maker?

I m on my 4th pace maker, had 2 infections & 3 lead problems.The last one was put in on 1/10/17 & they had to go back in on 1/24/17 because a lead came loose. The incision open up on 3/3/17, they put on a sulphur anti for 19 days. It did heal & the cultures came back ( no growth). I now have a severe itch & a rash in that area. Could there be a festering bacteria in there? What should I do?
Tue, 25 Jul 2017
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HI
Thank for asking to HCM
Your query will be highly appreciated, I can understand your concern, rash at the site of wound indicates the allergic condition most of the time it is the automimmune disorders plays the role and it may not be the bacteria if not subsided within couple of days.
persistence rash, may not be due to allergic condition but it could be due to soft tissue inflammatory condition, it is the tissue injuries, fungal infection may the cause then.
Clinical examination will clear the picture, in my opinion just keep the area very much clean with antiseptic or broad spectrum wound cleaning solution.
hope this information helps.
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What Causes Severe Itchiness And Rashes At The Site Of Pace Maker?

HI Thank for asking to HCM Your query will be highly appreciated, I can understand your concern, rash at the site of wound indicates the allergic condition most of the time it is the automimmune disorders plays the role and it may not be the bacteria if not subsided within couple of days. persistence rash, may not be due to allergic condition but it could be due to soft tissue inflammatory condition, it is the tissue injuries, fungal infection may the cause then. Clinical examination will clear the picture, in my opinion just keep the area very much clean with antiseptic or broad spectrum wound cleaning solution. hope this information helps.