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What Causes Pain In The Vein After Receiving A D5W Shot?
I received an injection of D5W (with a radioactive isotope) during a nuclear cardiac test. As the tech was injecting the solution into a vein in the back of my hand, I developed acute pain in my basilic vein. I asked that he stop or slow down the 10ml infusion but he did not. A day later I developed severe pain in my basilic vein in the same placee where the pain occurred with the injection. I still have the pain after a week. I will see my cardiologist on Tuesday for the results of the test. Should I be worried about a blood clot?
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
hi. it can be a simple thrombophlebitis. but I advice u to get a venous Doppler of the affected hand. chances of clot are rare. but doppler I'll tell u that. with that report kindly meet your cardiologist. he I'll suggest u a cream which reduces inflammation of the veins r if there s a clot he I'll put u on pill. thank u
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