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I have a painless lump in the IV injection area. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a fistulectomy surgery. I was given an IV for two days. It was attached to my right wrist and it was removed after two days. On that spot, where the injection was inserted, a very small, painless lump sort of a thing formed. It is already 39 days after surgery, but that small, painle... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please relax and do not worry. It is thrombophlebitis of superficial veins where your IV was attached. I suggest you apply Thrombophob ointment (Heparin sodium) three times a day on the swelling for seven days. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take the ... Read Full »