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What Causes Swelling And Soreness At The Area Of Injection On Arm?
My boyfriend got a flu shot and a pneumonia shot on Wednesday in the same arm. He is now appearing to be having a reaction. His arm at the injection site is swollen and is radiating heat. He is also on a new medication Invokana. Could he arm be infected?
Mon, 4 May 2015
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I have studied your case. Most probably your boyfriend is having pain due to hematoma in shoulder muscles. It can be infected also. He should see his doctor. He might need a course of antibiotics. Also he should apply ice and avoid this arm to use too much. Rest will allow this hematoma to heal fast.I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks
I have studied your case. Most probably your boyfriend is having pain due to hematoma in shoulder muscles. It can be infected also. He should see his doctor. He might need a course of antibiotics. Also he should apply ice and avoid this arm to use too much. Rest will allow this hematoma to heal fast.I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks
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