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What Causes Knot And Pain In And Around IV Area?
i recently had an IV. They put it in the bend of my elbow. It very hard for me to extend my arm without pain. The vein is very hard below & above the IV site along with a knot at the site itself. It s not painful unless I touch it or try to extend my arm.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
Hello,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com!
I really appreciate your concern. Your symptoms are due to inflammation and thrombosis around the vein (thrombophlebitis). It would be tender on touch for many days. You can apply thrombophob ointment specially for reliving such pain, tenderness and hardness. You can alternatively apply ice to the site.
Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.
Thank you.
Best Regards.
Dr. Manan
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com!
I really appreciate your concern. Your symptoms are due to inflammation and thrombosis around the vein (thrombophlebitis). It would be tender on touch for many days. You can apply thrombophob ointment specially for reliving such pain, tenderness and hardness. You can alternatively apply ice to the site.
Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.
Thank you.
Best Regards.
Dr. Manan
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