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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Lumps In Arm
Dear Doctor,My 5 month old baby has a red swollen lump on his arm. I noticed this after he recieved his DTaP/IPV/Hib jab about a week and a half ago but these were in his legs. I am wondering if this has affected the area where he had a hepatitus B injection at birth? The lump looks like a boil it is dark red and is swollen. It has not reduced in shape or size over the last few days. Thank you. Rebecca.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Hello and welcome to healthcare magic.
I am dr asad sami.I have red your question and i can understand your concerns.
Is your child running temperature..?
Are you or your child diabetic.?
Were proper antiseptic measures applied while vaccinating your child..??
From the information you provided it seems that your child has injevtion site abscess.if i were his treating physician i would have done pus culture and sensitivity and prescribe antibiotics such as amoxicillin plus clavulunic acid 57mg.i would have incised and drain it if the abscess were mature with loculi.
I would have looked for haematoma at the injection site which usually subsides with time.
I would suggest you to meet a pediatrician.In the mean time remain calm and keep that area clean with antiseptics such as dettol or hydrogen peroxide.
Thanks.
Hope the answer is helpful.
Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards
I am dr asad sami.I have red your question and i can understand your concerns.
Is your child running temperature..?
Are you or your child diabetic.?
Were proper antiseptic measures applied while vaccinating your child..??
From the information you provided it seems that your child has injevtion site abscess.if i were his treating physician i would have done pus culture and sensitivity and prescribe antibiotics such as amoxicillin plus clavulunic acid 57mg.i would have incised and drain it if the abscess were mature with loculi.
I would have looked for haematoma at the injection site which usually subsides with time.
I would suggest you to meet a pediatrician.In the mean time remain calm and keep that area clean with antiseptics such as dettol or hydrogen peroxide.
Thanks.
Hope the answer is helpful.
Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards
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