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What Do Red Lumps At The Tetanus Injection Site Indicate?

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Question : I received a tetnus shot 7 days ago. At the ingection site i have a firm lump (not sticking out but more internal feeling) as well as some redness in the area. Is this normal? Howblong could this last?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consult a General Surgeon and get an Ultrasound

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
It is normal to have mild tenderness and redness for a few days after a Tetanus shot.
Since the shot was given 7 days ago and you still have a firm lump and redness in the area I would advise you to have a clinical evaluation by a General Surgeon and high resolution ultrasonography to see if this is a lump or whether more changes like liquefaction are present to decide whether an active treatment is needed or not.

I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to give feedback and ask for relevant further queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

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What Do Red Lumps At The Tetanus Injection Site Indicate?

Brief Answer: Consult a General Surgeon and get an Ultrasound Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Noted the history and understood your concerns. It is normal to have mild tenderness and redness for a few days after a Tetanus shot. Since the shot was given 7 days ago and you still have a firm lump and redness in the area I would advise you to have a clinical evaluation by a General Surgeon and high resolution ultrasonography to see if this is a lump or whether more changes like liquefaction are present to decide whether an active treatment is needed or not. I hope this answer helps you. Please feel free to give feedback and ask for relevant further queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.