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What Is The Treatment For Swollen , Red And Painful Arm?
My arm has become red and swollen and very painful after donating blood. I felt a burning when the girl stuck the needle in. It s been approx three days and my arm has become red and swollen and it s painful. It s very hard to the touch around the inner elbow. I m worried I have some sort of infection
Hi probably is a case of cellulitis and it should be treated promptly. It is require anti inflammatory like diclofenac sodium with serratiopeptidase combination, antibiotics, rest, elevation and magnesium sulphate (sumag) application locally.
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What Is The Treatment For Swollen , Red And Painful Arm?
Hi probably is a case of cellulitis and it should be treated promptly. It is require anti inflammatory like diclofenac sodium with serratiopeptidase combination, antibiotics, rest, elevation and magnesium sulphate (sumag) application locally.