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What Causes Red Colored Vein Where The IV Fluid Has Administrated?
I had surgery almost 3 weeks ago and had an IV for 2 days an then it was removed, it was painful before it was removed an the pain has subsided a bit but the area the IV was in is red an about an inch and a half of the vein or area of the vein is red. Not xure if this maybe something I need to have looked at.
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
This is probably just small superficial thrombophlebitis and you need to apply cold compresses and take nonsteroid painkillers for a start. If there wont be improvement, you should have systemic antibiotics to treat infection.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
This is probably just small superficial thrombophlebitis and you need to apply cold compresses and take nonsteroid painkillers for a start. If there wont be improvement, you should have systemic antibiotics to treat infection.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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