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Suggest Cure For A Large Lump On The Arm
Hi, Today i had blood work done, and once the nurse had finished, i noticed a large lump forming under the site where the needle had gone in.. The lump has not gone down all day and the pain is pretty bad, can t bend my arm, lift etc... should i get this checked out?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
Hi,
It seems that there might behaving formation of hematoma due to extravasation of blood due to prick.
Apply ice pack 3-4 times a day for 2 days.
If hematoma increases then apply tight bandage on prick site.
Ok and take care.
It seems that there might behaving formation of hematoma due to extravasation of blood due to prick.
Apply ice pack 3-4 times a day for 2 days.
If hematoma increases then apply tight bandage on prick site.
Ok and take care.
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