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What Causes Swelling In Arms After Getting An IV?
My Mom was released from ICU yesterday morning. Today she woke up with her arm weeping. She said it feels like a water ballon. She was in for enema but they did not find the source. they gave here plenty of fluids in IV's. Could this be serious and should she go back to the Dr.?
Fri, 26 May 2017
Hi,
This may be due to water clogging under her soft tissues due to either reduced urine output and excess input of iv fluids comparatively.
Other reason may be vein puncture during iv infusion
Consult a physician.
Lasix or other diuretics may help drain out the excess fluid from the body.However,diuretics need to be taken under medical supervision.
Thank you.
This may be due to water clogging under her soft tissues due to either reduced urine output and excess input of iv fluids comparatively.
Other reason may be vein puncture during iv infusion
Consult a physician.
Lasix or other diuretics may help drain out the excess fluid from the body.However,diuretics need to be taken under medical supervision.
Thank you.
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