Q. How to reduce swelling and pain after the IV cannula is removed?
Hi doctor,
I underwent an endoscopy last week. An IV line was placed on the front of my hand. It is still swollen, and I have mild pain. But there is no redness. I have been using warm compression. When will the swelling subside?
Please help.
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.
- Keep doing warm compression.
- Apply a pain reliever gel like Diclofenac (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) gel twice a day.
- Also, I suggest you apply Thrombophob (Heparin Sodium and Benzyl Nicotinate) gel.
I hope this has helped you out.
Thank you.
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