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What Causes Swelling In The Upper Arm Post Vaccination?

I received a single vaccination on August 19th 10 a.m. I still have swelling on the back of my upper arm. it is hot in the long 3 inch area and it s also somewhat hard with minor to moderate pain when touched.... I am 60 years old female who had a L5 S1 Fusion two and a half months ago I cannot take anti-inflammatory drugs
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Hi,

This can occur, yes. Some persons may have no reaction at all and others may have a reaction similar to what you are describing.

The lump is part of the body's inflammatory response to trauma. The extent of this response can vary from one person to next.

The redness should resolve within a few days but it can, in some persons, take longer for the lump to resolve.

Using an anti-inflammatory pain killer, even if there is no pain, may help. This includes medications such as naproxen, cataflam, ibuprofen.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling In The Upper Arm Post Vaccination?

Hi, This can occur, yes. Some persons may have no reaction at all and others may have a reaction similar to what you are describing. The lump is part of the body s inflammatory response to trauma. The extent of this response can vary from one person to next. The redness should resolve within a few days but it can, in some persons, take longer for the lump to resolve. Using an anti-inflammatory pain killer, even if there is no pain, may help. This includes medications such as naproxen, cataflam, ibuprofen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon