Lump under the wound site

Hi All,

I had the pacemaker fitted about 5 weeks ago. Ive had a lot of problems with thw wound actually closing.

now it has finally closed and become a scar a lump has appeared underneath. The lump looks like a bite mark - when the skin goes bubbly. But its quite large its above and below the wound site.

Has anyone had this? Or no if its something to worry about?

4 Comments

Keloid Scar

by Artist - 2016-11-21 21:08:34

It sounds like you may have a Keloid scar.  You should be able to find a lot of comments about keloid scars by using the search tool. Hopefully you have had a post op appointment and your doctor has checked things out to make sure that you don't have an infection. There are some medications for keloid scars.  in my opinion their effectiveness is doubtful.  I had a Keloid  scar and it took about a year for it to flatten out and improve.  When in doubt see your doctor, especially if there is any evidence of an infection, and try to remember not to fiddle with the scar. 

get it checked out

by Tracey_E - 2016-11-21 21:31:30

First thing to do is rule out infection! It probably is not, but you need to know asap. Call and ask them to take a look at it.

Thank You

by Beckiiejayne - 2016-11-22 09:34:50

Thanks for the comments, Turns out its a pocket infection. Lots of yellow gunk appeared -.-

4th set of antibiotics for this wound. its not even been in 6 weeks!

 

oh no!!!!

by Tracey_E - 2016-11-22 18:02:09

Have they done cultures? If not, insist on it immediately! That's the only way to know for sure you are on the right antibiotic, and every day you are on what is possibly the wrong med is a day the infection is spreading. Some doctors don't run into this often so they are a bit blase about it. If that's the case, you'll need to advocate for yourself. If it doesn't get under control quickly, the whole thing will have to come out, you'll be treated, then have to start all over again. Much better to be a bit aggressive now. Good luck!!!

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