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What Causes Redness And Swelling In The Arms After Receiving Injections?

I had my second cluster treatment for yellow jacket, wasp and hornet allergies late this afternoon which involved three sets of shots in each arm 30 minutes apart from each other. Now the underside of one of my arms is red and swollen from armpit to elbow. Should I take Benadryl and go to bed or go find a doctor tonight? The site was a little red and swollen when I left but the doctor said it didn t look like anything to worry about. I have an epipen and live alone.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
It appears from your description that you could be experiencing local reaction at the injection site.
Kindly do the following to overcome the same.
1. Apply ice pack with ice cubes wrapped in a towel or polythene cover for 20 minutes once every hour or as needed.
2. Take an antihistamine such as Tablet.Loratadine, which will help to counter itching and swelling.
3. Take analgesic medication Tablet. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen as necessary.
Keep the wound clean and dry by proper local wound care and allow it to heal naturally.
Gradually, the symptoms should subside and you should be back to normal.
You need to seek medical attention promptly if you experience any associated symptoms and if there is no improvement in the condition by adopting to above measures.
Hope the information provided helps.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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What Causes Redness And Swelling In The Arms After Receiving Injections?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. It appears from your description that you could be experiencing local reaction at the injection site. Kindly do the following to overcome the same. 1. Apply ice pack with ice cubes wrapped in a towel or polythene cover for 20 minutes once every hour or as needed. 2. Take an antihistamine such as Tablet.Loratadine, which will help to counter itching and swelling. 3. Take analgesic medication Tablet. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen as necessary. Keep the wound clean and dry by proper local wound care and allow it to heal naturally. Gradually, the symptoms should subside and you should be back to normal. You need to seek medical attention promptly if you experience any associated symptoms and if there is no improvement in the condition by adopting to above measures. Hope the information provided helps. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.