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What Causes Swelling And Rashes On The Arm After Receiving An Injection?
Last wednesday I received the latest pneumonia shot. I had one last year and I assume this was the pneumonia 23 vaccine. I am 66 and have asthma. I received the injection in my upper right arm. I had swelling, bruising, a very warm red rash and soreness 4 inches below the injection site that spread about 8 inches farther down my arm past my elbow. I did see my doctor and she thought there was a slight possibility of cellulitus or mrsa and has treated me as such. Is this a normal reaction to this injection?
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
Hello,
It is due to minor inflammation at the injection site.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.
As of now, you can anti-inflammatory drugs like Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is due to minor inflammation at the injection site.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.
As of now, you can anti-inflammatory drugs like Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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