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What Causes Burning Sensation And Swelling In The Arms?
When I injected I didn t think I missed the vein. It didn t really burn. It swelled up instantly its been maybe over 24 hours and it is pretty swollen , red and pretty painful.. But it s also stiff but very sore all around. It s hard to stretch my arm all the way out. I ve been tryin to google my symptoms but I ve seen so many different things.. I m not a frequent user it was just recreational stuff. So I have know idea what to expect. What do I do
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain,redness,swelling in the arm vein after injection are mostly due to thrombophlebitis.
With such case in my clinic ,I will reassure the patient telling him that this swelling will fade with treatment.I suggest doing duplex Ultrasound for his arm,Using cold fomentations, also I suggest receiving systemic and topical anti-inflammatory medication,suitable antibiotic,NSAID.
Pain,redness,swelling in the arm vein after injection are mostly due to thrombophlebitis.
With such case in my clinic ,I will reassure the patient telling him that this swelling will fade with treatment.I suggest doing duplex Ultrasound for his arm,Using cold fomentations, also I suggest receiving systemic and topical anti-inflammatory medication,suitable antibiotic,NSAID.
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