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What Causes A Lump In The Forearm?
Question: Dis colored vein after surgery. Anesthesia was very painful going in. Now I have a lump in my forearm. Serious?
Brief Answer:
Thrombophlebitis of the vein .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This is in relation with thrombophlebitis of the vein .
* It is self limiting condition with faster recovery if taken care properly , but
not serious issue .
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Lump - duration , size , consistency , pain , overlying skin temperature .
2. Movements of the forearm normal or painful .
3. Associated fever or else .
4. Any other systemic issue as diabetes or other present or not .
5. If possible , a photo pic as an attachment to evaluate it more precisely
in follow up question .
Awaiting for your details .
Regards .
Thrombophlebitis of the vein .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This is in relation with thrombophlebitis of the vein .
* It is self limiting condition with faster recovery if taken care properly , but
not serious issue .
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Lump - duration , size , consistency , pain , overlying skin temperature .
2. Movements of the forearm normal or painful .
3. Associated fever or else .
4. Any other systemic issue as diabetes or other present or not .
5. If possible , a photo pic as an attachment to evaluate it more precisely
in follow up question .
Awaiting for your details .
Regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Lump came up after working out last week. 3 weeks post op. 3 of them to begin with. Two have went away. Just above where the discoloration was located.
Not painful unless I bump into something. Was painful to begin with.
No fever
No diabetes.
Not painful unless I bump into something. Was painful to begin with.
No fever
No diabetes.
Brief Answer:
Thrombophlebitis management guidelines provided in details .
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the details .
* Recommendations for better recovery
- Ice application 3 times a day for 5 minutes each session ,
followed by gentle massage with ointment containing mucopolysaccharide
polysulfate ( 0.3 % w/w ) for further 5 minutes .
- Whenever resting , keep the forearm elevated in support .
- Avoid weight lifting or injury over the part .
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid .
- Keep a watch on size of the same .
- No medications seem to be needed at present .
* Follow up after 48 hours or early if required .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards dear take care .
Thrombophlebitis management guidelines provided in details .
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the details .
* Recommendations for better recovery
- Ice application 3 times a day for 5 minutes each session ,
followed by gentle massage with ointment containing mucopolysaccharide
polysulfate ( 0.3 % w/w ) for further 5 minutes .
- Whenever resting , keep the forearm elevated in support .
- Avoid weight lifting or injury over the part .
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid .
- Keep a watch on size of the same .
- No medications seem to be needed at present .
* Follow up after 48 hours or early if required .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards dear take care .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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