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What Is The Treatment For Swelling In Arm After An Injection?
i am male, 60 yrs of age. at annual checkup Thurs, i got DPT shot. today, saturday, the lymph node in the armpit on the side which got the shot is swollen (about 1/2 golf ball size) and tender to the touch. the muscle at site of injection is expectedly tender. i am assuming the swelling is related to the DPT. otherwise, no fatigue or temperature and feeling good.
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Hi,
This is normal to have pain and swelling over the injection site. It will take 1/2 weeks for it to subside. You can apply ice over the painful area. Rest nothing to worry about.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
This is normal to have pain and swelling over the injection site. It will take 1/2 weeks for it to subside. You can apply ice over the painful area. Rest nothing to worry about.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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