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Red Rash On Hand After Surgery To Dilate Subglottic Stenosis. No Itching. Need For Concern?

Had surgery this morning to dilate subglottic stenosis . No problems with surgery, but I developed a fine red rash on my right hand in the recovery room. It does not appear raised & it does not itch . The anesthesiologist looked at & and after telling me he was not a dermatologist said I should see my GP if it didn t go away. Would this be something to be concerned about?
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If it was the same hand that you had the IV in then it may be a localised reaction to any of the drugs. Some people get a slight red rash when given morphine intravenously. If you feel OK then it is nothing to worry about and it is likely to go away within 24 hours.
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Red Rash On Hand After Surgery To Dilate Subglottic Stenosis. No Itching. Need For Concern?

Hi, If it was the same hand that you had the IV in then it may be a localised reaction to any of the drugs. Some people get a slight red rash when given morphine intravenously. If you feel OK then it is nothing to worry about and it is likely to go away within 24 hours.