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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Thumb And Wrist Be Treated?
hi i got a question about when i got saw at the er two nights ago for a different reason the nurse put an iv in my right hand and kinda by my thumb and my wrist and i told her it would give me problems and she did it anyways to get blood drawn and medicine and my system but it burnt and hurt like hell and now it hurts and it red and swelling and i barely can move my right hand/thumb/wrist and i am right handed but i can sometimes can use both of my hands on some projects and in life i just dont want to go to the hospital again because she screwed my hand up and i dont know if i should just wait til i see my primary doctor on june 7th so like almost 2wks from now so should i go to urgent care or go back to the er but a different one because thats not the first time they mess my health up??????????? please get back to me asap!!!!! and thank you an advance!!!!!! :)
The issue is acute thrombophlebitis condition. Needs immediate attention to your treating doctor as it will require a precise antibiotic, anti-inflammatory medicines to cover up.
Primary relief with ice application will help for sure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Thumb And Wrist Be Treated?
Hi, The issue is acute thrombophlebitis condition. Needs immediate attention to your treating doctor as it will require a precise antibiotic, anti-inflammatory medicines to cover up. Primary relief with ice application will help for sure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon