Hi doctor,
I am a 53 year old lady with controlled DM for four years and mild hypertensive for two years, I have received Influenza vaccine and Meningococcal vaccine on the same day in both upper arm sides before one week. Today, I developed painful swelling with redness in my left upper arm at the injection site. What is the home treatment for my case?
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High blood sugar or poor control.
Investigations to be done:Blood sugar profile and HbA1C.
Differential diagnosis:Cellulitis.
Probable diagnosis:Injection site infection in people with diabetes.
Treatment plan:Antiseptic cleaning, reduce blood sugar and dose adjustment of Glucophage.
Regarding follow up:For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician
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