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What Causes Bruising After IV Therapy?

I had jaw surgery a week ago and had to get an iv, the nurse tried first in my left hand but failed and now its bruising but the bruising comes and goes and then about 20 mins ago the area where I had the IV as long as the top side of my pinky finger and some of my ring finger suddenly went numb and then after about 10 mins feeling started to slowly come back. Is this normal or what does this mean?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Dear Sir/Madam
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, this is not normal, it means that when the middle was put it has hurt your ulnar nerve, if the drug was not injected, then its ok, but if some drug was given it can cause both temporary and permanent damage to the nerve, but do not panic, as you say your sensations have returned back, means the damage is temporary, just watch if you have any weakness in hand or sensory loss over the ring and little finger, if it is so then consult a nerve or hand surgeon.
I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
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What Causes Bruising After IV Therapy?

Dear Sir/Madam I have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, this is not normal, it means that when the middle was put it has hurt your ulnar nerve, if the drug was not injected, then its ok, but if some drug was given it can cause both temporary and permanent damage to the nerve, but do not panic, as you say your sensations have returned back, means the damage is temporary, just watch if you have any weakness in hand or sensory loss over the ring and little finger, if it is so then consult a nerve or hand surgeon. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.