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Inflammation in hands after pricking nee

2020-05-20 23:11:00
Hi. Went to the hospital for follow up visit for the baby who was born 5 days back. The pediatrician wanted to test the jaundice. They pricked the her in both hands since not enough blood sample could be extracted from one hand they said, and now one hand is swelled and whole hand is green. I'm very worried. Please see pictures. 1. Is this usual? 2. What can I do to resolve this quickly? 3. Is this hurting the baby till it heals completely?
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Hi I can fully understand your worry. This is because there was no pressure applied at site of needle puncture... after baby was handed you parents... sometimes parents get scared to press.. Be careful in future specially during vaccine visit. And know the basics.. I have made a dedicated video on post vaccine care. And same principle applies here.. . please watch it on my vlog.... for  full answer to your query.. I am sure you will be satisfied. https://youtu.be/01BlnvmBsEk If this link does not open search my channel in youtube..DrPoonamsvlog
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Answered2020-05-23 03:16:04

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Hello. This is due to the pooling of excessive blood under the skin. In usual terms, it’s not much to worry about. Requires no further evaluation. Sumag dressing is deemed useful. It will subside within 7-10 days.
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Evaluate with a local practitioner.

Answered2020-05-21 10:37:35

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This is because of some oozing of blood in the skin while drawing it.. This will resolve on its own in a weeks time.. No treatment is required.. if he gets more bleeding with trivial injuries then he needs further evaluation..

Answered2020-05-21 05:45:09

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No need to worry...this will settle down gradually..

Answered2020-05-21 05:32:12

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Hello,  it will settle down slowly,  nothing to worry in such cases

Answered2020-05-21 05:05:52

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it will slowly settle down nothing to worry

Answered2020-05-21 04:41:51

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Don’t worry .i can understand ur concern. Give some time it will settle down .

Answered2020-05-21 03:05:43

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Apply Thrombofob twice daily for 5 days If it persists , need to do blood work up

Answered2020-05-23 14:11:55

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It will subside with time. Don't worry. You an apply magsulf dressing.. It will help to reduce edema faster

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