How To Get Relief From Pain In Cavernous Hemangioma Especially After Sclerotheraphy?

Posted on Tue, 17 Dec 2013

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Question : hello doctor, my sister is having a pain in her left calf. last week she had undergone a sclerotherapy. the doctors diagnosed it as CAVERNOUS HEMANGIOMA Now she is having a severe pain. how to get relief from it? Please guide me with necessary steps for relief

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: limb elevation, rest and analgesic will help Detailed Answer: Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms XXXXX Presence of severe pain in Cavernous Hemangioma especially after sclerotheraphy is due to thrombosis of blood vessel and associated sterile inflammation following the procedure. If there is pain at only the site of cavernous Hemangioma there is no cause of concern, following will be helpful 1. Local application of Ice: 3 to 4 minutes every session 5 to 6 times a day 2. Rest and limb elevation by placing pillow under the leg 3 . Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be very helpful in relieving pain. If the pain is diffuse and involving whole of calf, possibility of sclerosant agent extravasation in normal veins is to be suspect. In that case would advise you to consult Pediatric Surgeon at earliest. In case you require any further assistance,will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS, MS, MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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