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After an injection, a pointed swelling developed. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, This query is for my relative. She is 51 years old. Her height is 5.1 ft and weight is 143 lbs. She had an injection 25 days ago in her buttocks. We do not know the medicine name. She had an issue of excessive menstruation and she consulted our family doctor and had the injection. Now she... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like an abscess formation. Is there any pus or fluid coming from it? Does she have fever? You need to do an ultrasound also. Read Full »
I have skin redness and warmth post testosterone injection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I administered a testosterone injection into my abdominal fat four days ago, and I have noticed that over the past two days, the area has become warm, and there is a redness around it. I am a 38-year-old male, 6 feet tall, and weigh 196 pounds. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This can occur due to incorrect injection placement. No need to worry as it will improve. I suggest applying Thrombophob ointment (Heparin 50.0 IU and Benzyl nicotinate 2 mg) twice daily for three days; it should resolve. Con... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing pain after taking Promethazine?
Query: Hello doctor, About two weeks ago I received a Phenergan injection for nausea and vomiting. I had severe pain, tingling, and numbness after injection. One week after the injection I had a trip to the emergency room because of severe pain. They gave me painkillers and told me to rest. My pain is stil... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do you have any swelling, or redness over the local site, along with fever? If yes then we should suspect infection as the cause for this and will need antibiotics. If none of the above is there, then probably a nerve i... Read Full »
I have numbness and pain at the injection site. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, A few days ago, I sprained my ankle, and got an injection. Four days later, a part of my left buttock is numb, and I still feel a bit of pain at the injection site. However, this is not the only problem I am facing; my lower right abdomen is painful on pressing, and discharge mixed wit... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Local infection at the injection site is not uncommon, and the treatment is based on the extent of inflammation and infection. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are required. Please send me some photos of the injection site. From what you mentioned, dischar... Read Full »