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How To Overcome The Pain Caused In Picc Line?

Hello, I had a Picc Line for a month. It was removed a week ago. Now I am having severe pain if I touch the area, all the way under my arm. It is hard, like a rope, I can t lift my arm up due to pain. I have a history of superficial clots and one DVT in this same arm. Should I be concerned, and seek medical attention now?
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

After removing PICC line there can be a mild throbbing pain in the area as long as the area heals. You can have a mild pain killer and do a hot compress in the area to help the area to heal.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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How To Overcome The Pain Caused In Picc Line?

Hello, After removing PICC line there can be a mild throbbing pain in the area as long as the area heals. You can have a mild pain killer and do a hot compress in the area to help the area to heal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon