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Should A Doctor Be Consulted For A Large Lump On The Inner Arm?
Our son has large lump on his inner arm right above where he had a port placed for his IV in a recent visit to the hospital. It is a lump of about two inches across and is painful. He was told to put warmth on it and wrap it in saran wrap. Is this more of an issue that should be looked at by medical personell? Thankyou in advance!
Sat, 11 Aug 2018
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As there is recent history of intra catheter insertion in the hospital, the lump is likely to be thrombophlebitis induced.
The pain intensity is high, so I recommend to call your doctor's office and re-visit the doctor for supportive prescription of antibiotic, anti inflammatory and local application cream, such as Thrombophob or Heparin Sulfate.
Thanks.
Regards.
As there is recent history of intra catheter insertion in the hospital, the lump is likely to be thrombophlebitis induced.
The pain intensity is high, so I recommend to call your doctor's office and re-visit the doctor for supportive prescription of antibiotic, anti inflammatory and local application cream, such as Thrombophob or Heparin Sulfate.
Thanks.
Regards.
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