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What Causes Red Itchy Bumps At The Site Of IV Antibiotics?

I received intravenous antibiotics about 3 weeks ago. The IV site had healed fine until about a week ago when I came off the antibiotics. The site then formed two red, itchy (similar to a bug bite) bumps and I am wondering why or what I need to do now.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
They may be subcutaneous leak of serum or blood, it will go away in few days.
You can apply thrombophob cream.
Hope this suggestion helps.
Good luck.
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What Causes Red Itchy Bumps At The Site Of IV Antibiotics?

Hello, Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. They may be subcutaneous leak of serum or blood, it will go away in few days. You can apply thrombophob cream. Hope this suggestion helps. Good luck.