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What Causes Hard Swelling At The Site Of Injection?

Hi doc, My daughter got her 10 week vaccination on 10th March. DwTP2 and IPV2 as intravenous on same right leg, and rota virus vaccination as oral. Following the injection, in a couple of days, she s developed a hard swelling at the site of injection. I have applied ice pack 2 times a day . Today is day 4 and swelling is not reduced. Visited the doctor and she suggested to apply thrombophob once daily for 3 days and ibugesic plus 2 ml 3 times a day for 2 days. With ice pack 3 4 times a day. On applying thrombophob, I see some allergic reaction withat site of application turning red In 5 to 10 mins of application. Now I m hesitant to give her ibugesic plus . Please advice. She is 11 weeks old.
Tue, 5 May 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

It could be superficial thrombophlebitis or lipohypertrophy or vasculitis.

If it has grown lemon size then you should giver her antibiotics
(cephalosporins preferred), analgesics with antiinflammatories, anticoagulants (oral warfarin) or can apply thrombophob cream or ointment topically.

Frequent change of injection site with anticoagulants helps to prevent further problem.

You should consult pediatrician for further advice.

Thanks and Regards,
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What Causes Hard Swelling At The Site Of Injection?

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, It could be superficial thrombophlebitis or lipohypertrophy or vasculitis. If it has grown lemon size then you should giver her antibiotics (cephalosporins preferred), analgesics with antiinflammatories, anticoagulants (oral warfarin) or can apply thrombophob cream or ointment topically. Frequent change of injection site with anticoagulants helps to prevent further problem. You should consult pediatrician for further advice. Thanks and Regards,