Odd fluid build up in my old PD cath exit site.

[highway61]

I had an appointment today at the Transplant Center. One of the problems I brought to the Doctors attention was a bit of swelling near to my PD catheter exit site.

She squeezed and pinched it for a bit a gush of fluid erupted out. I couldn't see from just where but the doctor said it was from the exit site. She said it wasn't infection and that it may build up again.

Anyone experienced this? Thanks.

[WishIKnew]

Nope, not me.

[jeannea]

Ewwww. I don't want that. I only got my catheter removed 3 days ago. No problems yet. That seems really odd and an unhelpful explanation.

[highway61]

I had my catheter removed on the 24th of April. This is the only issue I have had. The doctor said it wasn't uncommon and wasn't something she was worried about.

[paris]

I don't worry until the doctor worries.  Sounds like they have seen this and know what it is.  But, I hope it goes away!   Good luck.

[Joe]

Highway, I guess if the Doc isn't too fired up about it, I wouldn't be too concerned either. As has been noted, it appears that they have seen it before and it's not too big a problem. Now, if the Doc pressed on it, got the fluid out and said "hmm", then I'd worry 

[highway61]

I am not too worried about it, just curious more than anything. I agree with the general consensus here that if the doc ain't worried, I ain't gonna  worry.