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Is Swelling & Sores In Arms Common Post Fluid Injection?
Hi, I had fluids injected through IV on Wednesday and it was very painful when the nurse put it in. Today there is a really bad bruise and from my elbow to midway down my forearm is swollen and very sore and stiff. Is this normal or should I seek medical attention?
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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This is not common and happens due to extravasation of fluid into surrounding area .whenever fluid is injected in the forearm veins pain may occur at injection site but not in whole forearm. When by mistake needle misses vein and goes into tissue then fluid collects there and swelling occurs. Keep your limb elevated and apply ice packs and crepe bandage to limb. Swelling will take time to disappear. All the best.
This is not common and happens due to extravasation of fluid into surrounding area .whenever fluid is injected in the forearm veins pain may occur at injection site but not in whole forearm. When by mistake needle misses vein and goes into tissue then fluid collects there and swelling occurs. Keep your limb elevated and apply ice packs and crepe bandage to limb. Swelling will take time to disappear. All the best.
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