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Meaning Of Pain In Arm And Discoloration After IV Insertion?

I was in the hospital last week and when my Iv was inserted it hurt worse then normal. When it was removed it hurt terrably and 4 days later it is still hurting it feels like something is in my arm a little discolered but not much it eas put in mu forarm and it hurts all the way to my inner arm/elbow. what does this mean?
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
well dont worry its a common response to IV insertion

after removing the iv cannula it takes a while for the small hole in your veins to plug up or close
during these time some blood escaped to the surrounding tissue hence the bruising
itll feel sore yes but rest assured you would be fine
the pain is caused by phlebitis ( inflamed vein) which is just a healing response of the vein after a puncture wound in this case a needle

warm compress can help since it would improve the circulation in the area thereby improving the healing response and washing away the pain chemicals
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Meaning Of Pain In Arm And Discoloration After IV Insertion?

well dont worry its a common response to IV insertion after removing the iv cannula it takes a while for the small hole in your veins to plug up or close during these time some blood escaped to the surrounding tissue hence the bruising itll feel sore yes but rest assured you would be fine the pain is caused by phlebitis ( inflamed vein) which is just a healing response of the vein after a puncture wound in this case a needle warm compress can help since it would improve the circulation in the area thereby improving the healing response and washing away the pain chemicals