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What Causes Swelling And Blood Clots In The Arms?
Can the removal of a picc line cause blood clots? My husband has his removed yesterday from his arm. by late evening his arms started swelling. A doplar was done late last night that found 3 blood clots. He is 65. 6 ft and 7inches. weighs 257. Recently had his right leg amputated twice.
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Hi,Welcome to HCM.Studied your query in all the details.
Based on the facts of your query,Yes, the PICC line can cause clots duet to thrombophlebitis caused due to prolonged infustions through it.
Suggested Treatment-
Rest/Elevation of the affected swollen arm.
Thrombophobe ointment locally.
Voltaren gel locally to reduce the vein inflammation.
Antibiotics x 5-7 days
Coumadin or anti-coagulant dose modification, in consultation with INR current INR reports.
Hydrolytic Enzymes as-Chymotrypsins -to controll the tissue edema of the swollen arm and swollen veins.
Vit Bplex with C and E would help fast recoupment.
Second Opinion from your Physician would help you and your GP doctors for furher treatment.
Hope this would resolve your worry.
Welcome for any further query in this regard
Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Based on the facts of your query,Yes, the PICC line can cause clots duet to thrombophlebitis caused due to prolonged infustions through it.
Suggested Treatment-
Rest/Elevation of the affected swollen arm.
Thrombophobe ointment locally.
Voltaren gel locally to reduce the vein inflammation.
Antibiotics x 5-7 days
Coumadin or anti-coagulant dose modification, in consultation with INR current INR reports.
Hydrolytic Enzymes as-Chymotrypsins -to controll the tissue edema of the swollen arm and swollen veins.
Vit Bplex with C and E would help fast recoupment.
Second Opinion from your Physician would help you and your GP doctors for furher treatment.
Hope this would resolve your worry.
Welcome for any further query in this regard
Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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