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What Causes Pain And Lump At IV Insertion Site On Arm?

I had blood taken last week and IV inserted after i was hospitalized because they thought i may have had meningitis due to symptoms i was having. ever since i left I ve had this pain in my arm and a small knot where the blood was taken and the IV should I be concerned?
Sat, 25 Jan 2020
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Hello,

It may be due to thrombophebitis.

For that you can apply thrombophob ointment locally.

For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.

In case of fever you may require tablet acetaminophen.

Keep it clean

Hope I have answered your query..
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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What Causes Pain And Lump At IV Insertion Site On Arm?

Hello, It may be due to thrombophebitis. For that you can apply thrombophob ointment locally. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. In case of fever you may require tablet acetaminophen. Keep it clean Hope I have answered your query.. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician