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Suggest Treatment For A Lump In The Arm

Hi there. After I had my blood drawn, I developed a little pea sized lump on my arm at the draw site as well as a little bruise on the area of the lump. If i touch it, it hurts pretty bad. Is this something to worry about? What caused it and how can I make it go away?
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* It is thrombophlebitis due to partially out needle at the site .
* Take some necessary measures to get faster recovery from the same
- apply ice over it 4-5 times a day for 5 minutes duration each time
- Thrombophobe ointment application after 20 minutes of ice application
with very gentle hands ( no harsh rubbing ) from center to periphery
portion for 3-4 times a day for 5 times each time
- don`t perform excess text / computer work / weight lifting with that limb
till recovery
- in our clinic , we recommend certain anti-inflammatory agents according
to the need of the case .
Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist
Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear take care .
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General Surgeon Dr. T Chandrakant's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
The blood is usually drawn from a vein.
The puncture is done by a needle and may cause extravasation of blood causing a pea sized lump and bruise above it.
I would advise you the following in such situation wherein there is a formation of a small hematoma.
Stop fondling the hematoma as it may delay absorption and self- healing.
If of recent origin, local cold compresses for few fours may help.
Leave it alone then.
May take anti-inflammatory if there is pain or tenderness.
Stop worrying as this is self- limiting condition.
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Suggest Treatment For A Lump In The Arm

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly . * It is thrombophlebitis due to partially out needle at the site . * Take some necessary measures to get faster recovery from the same - apply ice over it 4-5 times a day for 5 minutes duration each time - Thrombophobe ointment application after 20 minutes of ice application with very gentle hands ( no harsh rubbing ) from center to periphery portion for 3-4 times a day for 5 times each time - don`t perform excess text / computer work / weight lifting with that limb till recovery - in our clinic , we recommend certain anti-inflammatory agents according to the need of the case . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for any further assistance . Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist Wishing you fine recovery from the same . Regards dear take care .