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How To Overcome The Pain Caused In Picc Line?
Hello, I had a Picc Line for a month. It was removed a week ago. Now I am having severe pain if I touch the area, all the way under my arm. It is hard, like a rope, I can t lift my arm up due to pain. I have a history of superficial clots and one DVT in this same arm. Should I be concerned, and seek medical attention now?
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Hello,
After removing PICC line there can be a mild throbbing pain in the area as long as the area heals. You can have a mild pain killer and do a hot compress in the area to help the area to heal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
After removing PICC line there can be a mild throbbing pain in the area as long as the area heals. You can have a mild pain killer and do a hot compress in the area to help the area to heal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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