Q. How to reduce swelling and pain after the IV cannula is removed?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You have mild pain with swelling of the vein, due to IV (intravenous) cannulation. This can be phlebitis, which means inflammation of a vein near the surface of the skin due to IV cannulation. It usually gets better on its own after two weeks. So I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below.

1. Keep doing warm compression.
2. Apply a pain reliever gel like Diclofenac (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) gel twice a day.
3. Also, I suggest you apply Thrombophob (Heparin Sodium and Benzyl Nicotinate) gel.

I hope this has helped you out.

Thank you.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Experience: 9 + Yrs

Family Physician

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