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Suggest Treatment For Small Lumps On The Arms

I had an iv in my left arm on january first since theN i have two Hard lumps where the iv was. Theres a small lump like ball and a longer one right next to it. They bruise and seem to get a little bigger and get sore very often. If you can answer my question it would beofgreat help.
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Reply-1-its post-iv venous infection-thrombophlebits-Adv-Treat-chronic problem you have-1-Tb-HSAID-1 bd x 5 days,2-Antibiotics-5 days time, 3-Arm Elevation for 7 days.4-Mail the photograph-for fixing the diagnosis -pre and post treatment-5-After it -further treat is advised-may need 2 -3 wks time with follow up-as its a chronic-Thrombophlebits-since jan-15.6-ALERT-Warning-Take it seriously -to avoid big complications-Thnks .Wellcome for follow up for next few wks/ mths.
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Suggest Treatment For Small Lumps On The Arms

Hi, Reply-1-its post-iv venous infection-thrombophlebits-Adv-Treat-chronic problem you have-1-Tb-HSAID-1 bd x 5 days,2-Antibiotics-5 days time, 3-Arm Elevation for 7 days.4-Mail the photograph-for fixing the diagnosis -pre and post treatment-5-After it -further treat is advised-may need 2 -3 wks time with follow up-as its a chronic-Thrombophlebits-since jan-15.6-ALERT-Warning-Take it seriously -to avoid big complications-Thnks .Wellcome for follow up for next few wks/ mths.