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What Causes Hardness And Inflammation Around An IV Insertion Site?
Question: I recently had an IV inserted into my arm by a paramedic. That was 4 days ago. The vein where the IV was inserted is very hard and red around the whole area. I have a Blood Clotting Factor #2 and am afraid it could be a clot. Is this common. It hurts to touch it.
Brief Answer:
Must be thromboplebitis- common problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The fact is that the iv cannula are usually irritative to the veins.
They can cause these problems.
Besides the medicines can also cause the irritation to the veins.
and that causes problems too.
They both cause thrombophlebitis.
The veins are damaged already probably.
Usually it takes 7-14 days to get back to normal
And then the veins are ok
best of luck
Dr Mittal
Must be thromboplebitis- common problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The fact is that the iv cannula are usually irritative to the veins.
They can cause these problems.
Besides the medicines can also cause the irritation to the veins.
and that causes problems too.
They both cause thrombophlebitis.
The veins are damaged already probably.
Usually it takes 7-14 days to get back to normal
And then the veins are ok
best of luck
Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do you have a concern it could be a clot? I told you I had a clotting disorder. Is taking baby aspirin enough?
Brief Answer:
Try Heparin based creams
Detailed Answer:
Taking baby aspirin will not hurt.
I have said its thrombophlebitis
This means that the vein is irritated, possibly with a clot.
However the clot is usually very small and there is minimum risk of clot getting bigger/spreading.
You can try heparin based creams also. These are applied locally
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Try Heparin based creams
Detailed Answer:
Taking baby aspirin will not hurt.
I have said its thrombophlebitis
This means that the vein is irritated, possibly with a clot.
However the clot is usually very small and there is minimum risk of clot getting bigger/spreading.
You can try heparin based creams also. These are applied locally
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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