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What Causes Pain In Arm After Injection?
I am 26 years old weigh 240 lbs and recently had a tb skin test approximately 32 hours ago. About an hour after the injection my arm began to hurt and turn red at the injection sight. Now my arm has a small red spot on it and hurts from my neck to the tips of my fingers and the injection sight is hot like an infection. Is this TB or an allergic reaction. I have three other tests in the past four years and all were negative.
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of the injection.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of the injection.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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