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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump At The Site Of The Injection Of Betaferon
Posted on
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
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Wed, 16 Sep 2015
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Sat, 3 Oct 2015
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Question : Should I be concerned with painful lump in injection site from betaferon and BP of 190/88
Brief Answer:
I think so. Both need medical attention.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Painful lump at the site of the injection of Betaferon should be worried.
This can be any problem from just local reaction to muscle necrosis and rarely infection that can cause such a problem.
This is best studies by clinical evaluation and examination by a General Surgeon and/or ultrasonography of the area that will guide for further treatment if required.
BP of 190/88.
The systolic pressure is too high, this should be taken care of by the clinical evaluation and cardiac work up to get you the most appropriate treatment.
I hope this answers your query, please feel free to ask for further if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
I think so. Both need medical attention.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Painful lump at the site of the injection of Betaferon should be worried.
This can be any problem from just local reaction to muscle necrosis and rarely infection that can cause such a problem.
This is best studies by clinical evaluation and examination by a General Surgeon and/or ultrasonography of the area that will guide for further treatment if required.
BP of 190/88.
The systolic pressure is too high, this should be taken care of by the clinical evaluation and cardiac work up to get you the most appropriate treatment.
I hope this answers your query, please feel free to ask for further if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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