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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Upper Wrist Area

Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017

Question: Hi doctor,

My mother has been going thru chemotherapy. Due to chemo, her arm in the upper wrist area is paining due to puss.

I have attached the pics and also the tape which doctor has advised to apply.

Can you please suggest what we should do.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be phlebitis, go for this dressing

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems she has developed phlebitis due to inflammation of the veins because of chemotherapy.
You should apply this dressing on her wound as it prevent further pain and inflammation and will also prevent further infection.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

How much time will take to recover
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Will take 7-10 days to recover

Detailed Answer:
It will take 7-10 days to recover.
All the best.

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