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Noticed Large Lump In Vein Where IV Had Been Inserted. Hurting And Itching. Should I Be Concerned?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Aug 2012
Question: My husband had surgery last Friday. today after taking a shower he noticed a large lump appeared in the vein that the IV had been inserted. The site is also hurting and itching. Is this something to be concerned about?
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Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (9 minutes later)
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
If there is no bleeding,there is nothing to be concerned about.The vein might be inflamed due to the iv insertion.He can apply ice packs to the vein.There is also an ointment called thrombophob that be applied to the affected area.

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Noticed Large Lump In Vein Where IV Had Been Inserted. Hurting And Itching. Should I Be Concerned?

Hello,
Thanks for the query.
If there is no bleeding,there is nothing to be concerned about.The vein might be inflamed due to the iv insertion.He can apply ice packs to the vein.There is also an ointment called thrombophob that be applied to the affected area.

Regards