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What Causes Swelling At The Injection Site?
Question: Ive been taking dr prescribed testosterone for approx 4 months. My last injection was this past Saturday. Within a day or so i noticed the area was swollen. No redness or heat of any kind. Just feels like a hard area around the injection site in my gluteus. Is there a cause for concern
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that it can be local induration after intramuscular injections which generally subsides in a day or two . If there is no redness and warmth or fever there is nothing to worry but in case any of these symptoms occur there can be a possibilty of gluteal abscess .
Then you will need to see a physician for this because examination will be required to see for the development of abscess . A course of antibiotics will be needed then .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dear Sir,
It is a pleasure to help you out .
Dr. Shruti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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