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What Causes Swelling And Pain At Needle Insertion Site?
Question: a week ago I had an intervenes in my right wrist. Heprin and angina medication for 24 hours. The pain and sensation of burning in the right wrist is directly related. It is along site of the insert.The pain is in the site area where the needle was inserted. There is swelling under the skin and site is tender. I am concerned about blood clot or infection from inserted tube. The pain is starting to radiat up the arm.
Brief Answer:
propably its phlebities
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query in detail and will help you in best possible way,
From your history,
What I think about it is superficial phlebitis,
Its more common in elderly patients,
Warm compresses and antiinflammatory drugs gives relief and it will take care of it own,
If pain in hampering your daily activities,
Then you can use pain killers also.
Antibiotic is not generally prescribed,
Its not that serious condition,warm compresses,
Antiinflammatory drugs,and pain killer will take care of it,it will be better in a week or two,
Your treating doctor will be knowing the dose of antiinflammatory drugs and pain killers,
Hope this information helps,
Wish you a good health.
propably its phlebities
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query in detail and will help you in best possible way,
From your history,
What I think about it is superficial phlebitis,
Its more common in elderly patients,
Warm compresses and antiinflammatory drugs gives relief and it will take care of it own,
If pain in hampering your daily activities,
Then you can use pain killers also.
Antibiotic is not generally prescribed,
Its not that serious condition,warm compresses,
Antiinflammatory drugs,and pain killer will take care of it,it will be better in a week or two,
Your treating doctor will be knowing the dose of antiinflammatory drugs and pain killers,
Hope this information helps,
Wish you a good health.
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