Suggest Treatment For Lump In Arm In An Elderly Person
Hi there. My dad of 84 has just come home after 3 days in High Care. They found a lump under his arm and did a biopsy. (Results only to be given on the 3rd of November) However, he was very dehydrated so they put a drip in just above his wrist. He has come home now with an indentation where the actual drip was and his hand has swollen up like a ballon. What could it be?
it could be a hematoma or an inflammatory reaction from the previous IV site. a lukewarm compress will help the swelling subside in a few days time. if the swelling progresses, a consult with her doctor is necessary.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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Suggest Treatment For Lump In Arm In An Elderly Person
hi. it could be a hematoma or an inflammatory reaction from the previous IV site. a lukewarm compress will help the swelling subside in a few days time. if the swelling progresses, a consult with her doctor is necessary. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye