The I.V. was on the back of my left hand for about an hour. Back of hand bruised severely for two+ weeks. Now the vein has 4 hard bumps that are tender to the touch, each about a quarter inch long and a quarter inch apart. Is this normal? Will it go away?
Thanks.
2006-12-12 09:38:37 · 8 answers · asked by mwilsonivanhoe 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Reporting back to your physician, should be your first concern.Discuss, the possibility, of any action for prevention of such occurrences, and or instructions if this a frequent or expected occurrence Wishing you a speedy recovery, and Merry Christmas
2006-12-12 09:53:06 · answer #1 · answered by pooterilgatto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard Vein In Hand
2017-01-17 05:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just recently had same problem after spending a week in hospital.
It's called some like fibrosis which means a build up of fiber, in this case where IV was placed. It seem to be fairly common and treatable. My doctor recommended warm wet compresses place on area for twenty minutes several times a day. I worked for me, but has taken several week before it disappeared.
After re-reading your question, I think that you should see your doctor about your problem to be on the safe side.
2006-12-12 09:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens. The IV may have become infiltrated. That's when the tubing that is supposed to stay in the vein goes all the way through. It happens and yes, it will go away. Use warm compresses and rub it with lotion everyday to break it up. It will get better.
2006-12-12 09:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
scarring and bruising of the blood vessel the IV was in. Shouldn't be a problem unless it won't go away. A lot of times, when the damage is deep, it takes a few days for it to show, but will ease just as a surface bruise will.
2016-05-23 15:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have phlebitis. It will go away with some time, and warm compresses help as well. Make sure that the redness (if there is redness) does not spread up your arm. It your arm or hand swells, goes cold or loses sensation, please seek medical attention though. Check out this site for more info and get better soon :) http://www.dr-bull.com/phlebitis.htm
2006-12-12 09:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by Gin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that problem also. your veins in your hand are so small that after a while with a iv, it can what i was told blow out, it should be fine just give it time.
2006-12-12 09:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by mike j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor and have it checked out.
2006-12-12 09:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by NoID 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋