after having a IV in the hospital?

Question

I still have a hard knot about a half to one inch long where the IV was and tender to the touch could something have been left in my arm...or is this normal...i have been out of the hospital about three weeks

Answer 1

Sometimes an IV can inflitrate (leak outside the vein) and sometimes when it's removed there can be a little bleeding under the skin. Either of these can cause this hard lump (called an induration). These indurations can be tender and take awhile to resolve, but your body should reabsorb it eventually.

Try moist heat applied to the spot for 20 minutes at a time 3 times/day. If this area becomes very red and hot to the touch seek medical attention as this could mean it has become infected.

I'd give it another couple of weeks. If it's not at least going down (it doesn't have to be completely gone...just getting better) I'd get it checked out by a doctor.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

A foreign object was inserted into your vein to deliver fluids and/or medication. Veins don't like foreign objects! I've had so many IV's my veins have retreated deep into my arms and are difficult to locate for any procedure and they also have scar tissue! Still, I'm alive and reasonably well. My chronic condition doesn't interrupt my life until an illness episode.
I said all that to let you know I know my way around this issue through a lifetime of personal experience.
Most likely the IV site is infected. See your doctor! You may need an antibiotic. Apply warm compresses to the site a few times a day for comfort.

Answer 4

When I had an IV in the bend of my elbow, it was sore there for about a week afterwards. I had a big ol' bruise, but I don't remember if there was a knot because I was on this crazy painkiller. It eventually went away on its own, but I would call your doctor to make sure.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I've had plenty of IVs, and not a single one of them has created that problem. This is not to say that it's not possible, but I would see a doctor or call a nurse hotline. It's better to err on the side of caution.

Answer 7

I had the same thing happen to me once. Like the vein got really, really hard for like 2 weeks? It eventually went away. The doctors didn't seemed to concerned about it too. If it starts to get red and infected looking I would go to the doctor then.

Answer 8

Sometimes we leave behind hematomas in the arm and muscles of the arm. I would suggest warm compresses. If you see any redness or pus being emitted, go to the doc and have them take a look. But try the compresses first, usually you just have to reabsorb the blood that got in to there, sometimes that takes up to 6 weeks or longer.

Answer 9

Little phlebitus or cellulitus, if the IV blew when they pulled it out, it can create a little hematoma.... wouldn't worry unless it REALLY hurts.

Answer 10

the medicine did not go in the vien it went under the skin.