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Is Hard Spot On Vein Post IV Cannulation Normal?
Question: I have a hard spot in the vein in my right arm where an IV line was inserted and remained for five days last week. Should I be concerned about this?
Brief Answer:
Thrombophlebitis, warm compresses, thrombophob gel
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Based on the information provided, it appears like it is a thrombophlebitis, which refers to inflammation of the vein with small thrombus, it is relatively common post iv cannulation. If possible kindly upload the pictures of it for confirming. There is nothing to worry about it
I would treated this by advising you to apply Warm compression of site, it will help reducing the symptom.
I would have treated you with Thrombophob Gel, apply this gel 3 times per day.
With this measures the symptoms will reduces in three to four days.
Yet , again I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Thrombophlebitis, warm compresses, thrombophob gel
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Based on the information provided, it appears like it is a thrombophlebitis, which refers to inflammation of the vein with small thrombus, it is relatively common post iv cannulation. If possible kindly upload the pictures of it for confirming. There is nothing to worry about it
I would treated this by advising you to apply Warm compression of site, it will help reducing the symptom.
I would have treated you with Thrombophob Gel, apply this gel 3 times per day.
With this measures the symptoms will reduces in three to four days.
Yet , again I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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