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Had Removal Of Implanon And Inserted New. Having Painful Elbow Joint. Reason Of Bleeding?
Question: had removal of implanon and new one inserted 8 days ago and my arm is still painful past my elbow joint this implanon seems quite close to my skin and seems to petrude at the top of my arm. had implanon 4 or 5 times but never had this much pain also had to retun to gp next day after having it inserted as it was still bleeding and he said he may of hit a blood vessel could this be causing my pain my arm is st
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain at the site of insertion of the implanon is likely to be due to damage to the superficial nerve endings. This pain usually subsides with mild pain killers. You need to self monitor the area for appearance of any swelling which might be suggestive of a hematoma formation.
In case there is no swelling then there is nothing to worry. Taking vitamin B complex supplements will help in an early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain at the site of insertion of the implanon is likely to be due to damage to the superficial nerve endings. This pain usually subsides with mild pain killers. You need to self monitor the area for appearance of any swelling which might be suggestive of a hematoma formation.
In case there is no swelling then there is nothing to worry. Taking vitamin B complex supplements will help in an early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
also having pain in my armpit now instead of it getting better seems to be getting worse
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The pain in the armpit could be a referred pain from the area of nerve injury. The symptoms are likely to subside in a day or two. You can do a cold compress in the area of implant for temporary relief. In case there is a visible swelling with any skin color changes then do consult your physician for a physical examination.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
Thanks for writing again.
The pain in the armpit could be a referred pain from the area of nerve injury. The symptoms are likely to subside in a day or two. You can do a cold compress in the area of implant for temporary relief. In case there is a visible swelling with any skin color changes then do consult your physician for a physical examination.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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