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Hard, Red Warm Lump Inches Above The IV Site, Still Sore. Anything To Worry ?

I was in the hospital Thurs and Fri and had an IV in right arm. Sat/Sun I noticed a hard, red warm lump a couple inches above the IV site which is still sore. Saw urgent care yesterday and they though cellulitis? put me on 2 antibiotics but said go straight to ER if got any worse. The redness has disappaited but the lump is extending up to inside of elbow now. Is this really something that potentially serious? I read a lot of scary things on line but generally don't fill too bad. But achy a lot.
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Pediatrician,  's  Response
hi

Thanks for your query

i can feel your concerns

it seems to be thrombophlebitis

i advise you to complete the course of antibiotics

take some painkiller as well

also have antiinflammatory after consulting your doctor



i advise you to take rest

donot put weight or pressure on injured site

cold massage is also helpful

you can also apply some local painkiller like diclofenac sodium on site

usually it settle with time

however if symptoms donot improve then i advise you to consult your doctor for proper examination

wishing you a speedy recovery

Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,
It seems that you might be having Thrombophlebitis or some soft tissue infection due to extravasation of blood in surrounding tissue.
Continue with antibiotics.
Take anti-iflammatory medicines as well.
You can apply Thrombophob cream or ice pack locally after consulting your doctor.
Ok and take care.
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Hard, Red Warm Lump Inches Above The IV Site, Still Sore. Anything To Worry ?

hi Thanks for your query i can feel your concerns it seems to be thrombophlebitis i advise you to complete the course of antibiotics take some painkiller as well also have antiinflammatory after consulting your doctor i advise you to take rest donot put weight or pressure on injured site cold massage is also helpful you can also apply some local painkiller like diclofenac sodium on site usually it settle with time however if symptoms donot improve then i advise you to consult your doctor for proper examination wishing you a speedy recovery Hope i have ansewered your query i am available for your help regards Dr.imran