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Hardness On The Site Of IV Insertion On Arm Post Weeks, Skin Looks Puckered Inwards, No Swelling. Alarming?
about 5 weeks ago I had an iv in the inner elbow area. It feels hard like the nurse left part of the iv in my arm and it never came out. I m not sure if this is possible. theres no swellig or discoloration just it feels like there is something in my arm there and the vein is sucken inwards a couple inches higher than where it was inserted. The skin is actually puckered inwards there. Is this cause for concern?
Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Hallo
Thanks for your query.You have taken some intravenous fluids 2 weeks back and now noticed swelling of the vein and puckering of the overlying skin.It is nothing but a localized thrombophlebitis .Just apply thrombophob ointment over the affected area daily.It should be fine in two weeks.
Thanks for your query.You have taken some intravenous fluids 2 weeks back and now noticed swelling of the vein and puckering of the overlying skin.It is nothing but a localized thrombophlebitis .Just apply thrombophob ointment over the affected area daily.It should be fine in two weeks.
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