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What Causes Hard Lump In The Vein At The Point Of IV?
Following a colonoscopy during which I briefly had an IV inserted in my hand, I had a hard pea sized lump in the vein at the point of needle insertion. What is this and should I be concerned? This has never happened to me before although I have had IVs for colonoscopys two times previous to this.
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hi.
it could just be an inflammatory reaction from the IV insertion. it would eventually subside. you could apply lukewarm compress for 10-15min on the affected area, 2-3x daily.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it could just be an inflammatory reaction from the IV insertion. it would eventually subside. you could apply lukewarm compress for 10-15min on the affected area, 2-3x daily.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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