Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Pain In The Arm After Injection For CT Scan. Had A Heart Catheterization Done On The Same Spot In The Past. Advice?
I had a heart catherization test when I was ten and told the arm would not be as strong as the other arm and to avoid injections by the scar . I am now 49 and recently had a ct scan with contrast and the gentlemen administering the test made the injection through the center of the scar from my heart cath test. Now I have pain in the arm which goes through my chest. it got so bad I thought i was having a heart attack but might heart checked out fine. Something happened with th ct test because i did not have this pain nor the twitching i have in my hand and fingers. any suggestions
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
the contrast material that is injected may cause certain side effects specially if it spills in to the adjuscent subcutaneous tissue
this will pass off in due course. nothing to worry
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
the contrast material that is injected may cause certain side effects specially if it spills in to the adjuscent subcutaneous tissue
this will pass off in due course. nothing to worry
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Myocardial infarction
Loading Online Doctors....