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Swollen Arm After Gall Bladder Surgery. Redness, Knots, Tight Feeling
I had gall bladder surgery last Friday, and the next day I noticed my arm was swollen. The IV was put in my arm about 2 inches behind my wrist. My whole forearm is swollen and there is redness at the IV site and a large oblong circle on my forearm that is red, also on the top of my arm above the bend of my elbow my arm is red there and swollen and I can feel big knots in this area, my arm is very tight feeling and sore when I try to straighten it out.
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for yoir query.
From description it seeems to be thrombophlebitis (inflammation of superficial vein) at infusion site as redness and swelling present and it is painful to touch. Giving rest and application of thrombophobe ointment will be helpful to reduce pain and inflammation. Get it evaluated by your doctor for proper treatment.
Hope this will helps you.
Regards.
Dr saurabh gupta.
Thanks for yoir query.
From description it seeems to be thrombophlebitis (inflammation of superficial vein) at infusion site as redness and swelling present and it is painful to touch. Giving rest and application of thrombophobe ointment will be helpful to reduce pain and inflammation. Get it evaluated by your doctor for proper treatment.
Hope this will helps you.
Regards.
Dr saurabh gupta.
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
All the findings in the description suggests that you have developed SUPERFICIAL THROMBOPHLEBITIS. This is nothing but inflammation in the vein into which the I.V.line was kept.
This condition generally needs
* an appropriate antibiotic for a week or so
* analgesic and anti inflammatory medications
* Moist local heat fomentation to reduce the swelling
With proper treatment, this will subside completely without any issues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
All the findings in the description suggests that you have developed SUPERFICIAL THROMBOPHLEBITIS. This is nothing but inflammation in the vein into which the I.V.line was kept.
This condition generally needs
* an appropriate antibiotic for a week or so
* analgesic and anti inflammatory medications
* Moist local heat fomentation to reduce the swelling
With proper treatment, this will subside completely without any issues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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