
How Do I Tell Whether The Painful Hard Lumps On

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Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query.I understand your concern.
*The cause of problem is obviously... pricking veins ..using same vein &same needle many times till it gets blunt.
-This history goes in favour of phlebitis(injury &inflammation of vein) getting detoriated with blood clot... still worst when it gets infected to form abscess. phlebitis &following complications (as described above)typically have pain,redness along path of a vein with bulging of vessel.
-when you prick repeatedly with same needle till it gets impossible to prick( being blunt )..there is possibility of injuring blood vessel wall as well as surrounding soft tissue & cause inflammation, infection, tenderness &red indurated skin surrounding the lesion (cellulitis &abscess)
* These signs would help in guessing the type of lesion you have
*Control of blood sugar/avoiding smoking /avoiding or changing female hormones(if you are taking)are other risk factors to be taken care of .
* *A keen history taking followed by examination &investigations are must in such case.Of you are afraid of ER management... go to a your family physician for primary evaluation followed by specific treatment (antibiotics, with full drainage )or reference to a vascular surgeon
I hope that helps you .Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
**If I am to treat such case ...I wouldadvise-
-Full physical check up along with blood work,Diabetic profile &USG of the part.Also culture &sensitivity of pus . Aproper diagnosis is a must for the long problem you have.&home remedy should be avoided.
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-Incision &drainage under antibiotic cover/good diabetic control

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