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What Causes Pain And Lump At Site Of An IV Drip Site On Arm?
I visited my nan in hospital today and she was on a drip she said it was hurting and it was lumped as i looked i noticed her arm was filled with liquid the nurse came and just turned off the drip and said they would have to fit a new one. Is she in any danger from the liquid in her arm? Also could it be the reason she seemed drunk? many thanks Sarah Dulson
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
Hello,
I have studied your case. Sometime when there is movement in drip hand then this can happen. It is called extravasation of the fluid. This is common occurrence and it causes pain and swelling but not serious. It will going to healed in 7 days.
thanks
I have studied your case. Sometime when there is movement in drip hand then this can happen. It is called extravasation of the fluid. This is common occurrence and it causes pain and swelling but not serious. It will going to healed in 7 days.
thanks
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