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What Is The Treatment For A Blood Clot?
I went to the doctor and the nurse couldn t find my vein so she started poking me in my arm to find a vein she never fould one this was 7 days ago. today i have a big black mark on my arm and it hurts like crazy, is this a blood clot or will it go away in time? .
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
Anonymous's Response
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Hi,
Seven days later is quite a time. If it would be a direct result of the procedure it should have happened earlier. So most likely you are now suffering from phlebitis (vein inflammation). You might try self-treatment with careful cooling, and Topic Heparin gel. However it would be better if your GP would see that. If you get fever, chills, etc., it’s an emergency.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Marius Lazar, Dermatologist
Seven days later is quite a time. If it would be a direct result of the procedure it should have happened earlier. So most likely you are now suffering from phlebitis (vein inflammation). You might try self-treatment with careful cooling, and Topic Heparin gel. However it would be better if your GP would see that. If you get fever, chills, etc., it’s an emergency.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Marius Lazar, Dermatologist
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