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A week afer the pigrail suprapubic catheter was put in, the is a ridge under the skin a bit above where the tube goes in. any ideas anyone?

Q: a week afer the pigrail suprapubic catheter was put in, the is a ridge under the skin a bit above where the tube goes in. any ideas anyone?

: You should get in touch with the doctor who put the catheter in and describe to him/her what you are seeing. By your description, it is very difficult to make a diagnosis. The doctor may need to see you to examine the area to determine what you are seeing. Best of luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You should get in touch with the doctor who put the catheter in and describe to him/her what you are seeing. By your description, it is very difficult to make a diagnosis. The doctor may need to see you to examine the area to determine what you are seeing. Best of luck to you!

Answered 9/3/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is likely from the pressure of the catheter on the skin.

Answered 9/3/2023

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A member asked:

A week afer the pigrail suprapubic catheter was put in, the is a ridge under the skin a bit above where the tube goes in. any ideas anyone?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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