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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?
posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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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.
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Suggest Cure For A Large Lump On The Arm

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.