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Dr. Actually I just took my son (3.5 yrs old) to hospital in Kuwait for his last vaccination may be a DPT, he has swelling in his thighs with severe pain. is there anything we can do to reduce the pain and swelling. he is finding difficulty in walking too.
Dear caring mother Pain and swelling in thigh after DPT vaccination is common. Please apply ice packs frequently at local site. Syrup ibugesic 5 ml three times a day to reduce pain and inflammation. Provide him rest for early healing. If there is significant redness on thigh with fever infection may be a possibility and in that case visit to your pediatrician is advisable. hope this is useful.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In Thighs
Dear caring mother Pain and swelling in thigh after DPT vaccination is common. Please apply ice packs frequently at local site. Syrup ibugesic 5 ml three times a day to reduce pain and inflammation. Provide him rest for early healing. If there is significant redness on thigh with fever infection may be a possibility and in that case visit to your pediatrician is advisable. hope this is useful.