1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Injection lump and swelling. And lump.

Injection lump and swelling

2019-04-02 16:37:49
I took a tetanus injection 5 days back in right arm. a small lump formed with redness after 24 hrs. i asked a nurse and am applying hot pack on the area twice daily.. please suggest is anything else should be done to reduce the redness and lump.
563 Views

Answers (5)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Please apply ice pack no hot packs. There is a medication which can reduce it sooner. Consult me online on practo

Answered2019-04-04 11:34:22

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+173
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Consult Now
Take anti inflammatory drugs( like Combiflam TDS ). No hot packs.....apply ice pack. Dont worry,it will go
Next Steps
Visit to gen.surgeon sos if it becomes an abscess

Answered2019-04-03 07:04:55

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
There is medication which can reduce it immediately..
Next Steps
Please consult with me on my private chat window for full details..

Answered2019-04-03 03:31:42

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Take an antibiotics and Diclofenac
Next Steps
Take online consultation for further management

Answered2019-04-03 01:30:28

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Antibiotics and anti inflammatory

Answered2019-04-03 03:09:24

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Breast Lump: Fibroadenoma

Dr.Money Gupta

FIBROADENOMA BREAST/ LUMP BREAST EVERY LUMP IS BREAST IS NOT CANCER. A fibroadenoma feels like a firm, smooth or rubbery ... Read more

Have You Been Ignoring That Swelling on Your Feet?

Dr.Saurabh Joshi

The blood in veins of our legs normally moves from bottom to top, or from the foot to the thigh and then up towards the ... Read more

Have You Been Ignoring That Swelling on Your Feet?

Dr.Saurabh Joshi

The blood in veins of our legs normally moves from bottom to top, or from the foot to the thigh and then up towards the ... Read more

Breast Lumps

Dr.Hemal Bhagat

Breast changes are common. From the time a girl begins to develop breasts and begins menstruating and throughout life, ... Read more

Detecting Cancer: Dont Ignore the Lumps and Bumps !

Dr.Suvendu Maji

Many of us have often ignored unusual swellings in our body (which I commonly refer to lumps and bumps), only to find ou ... Read more

No Pain Injection

Dr.Shanmuga Priya K.

GAIN A COMFORTABLE NUMBNESS BY NO PAIN NO PAIN INJECTIONAbsolutely no painNo sense of needle ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Tetanus injection

39494 Views
I have got a wound from a blade I got wound 36 hours ago I have not taken tetanus injection in last 3 y ...Read More

Tetanus injection.

31617 Views
If I get a tetanus injection/shot today. And after a day or three I get an injury. In how many days do I ...Read More

I got scratched by monkey 5 days back

16378 Views
I got scratched by monkey 5 days back due to some reason I didn't go for rabies injection but had taken t ...Read More

Tetanus injection

13939 Views
I got cut by stainless steel knife, should I get a tetanus injection and if yes then by when maximum

Should I get a tetanus injection again?

8834 Views
I met with an accident in 2014 and got a tetanus for Minor injuries. I again met with an accident today a ...Read More

Tetanus injection for clean cut

120 Views
I have been taking TT injections each year since 2015 (except during the covid period) I had taken the ...Read More

Rabies injection site

104 Views
I recently got a scratch from a street dog and immediately took anti rabies vaccine, day 0 on my arm and ...Read More

Tetanus injection

196 Views
I had taken tt injection 2 months back in mumbai when rusted nail went in my leg. today i got a scratch f ...Read More

Tetanus injection after 40 hours

299 Views
Will taking tetanus injection after 45 hours be helpful? should i take it or its risky now. I forgot to ...Read More

Validity of Tetanus Toxoid injection.

175 Views
While administering tetanus toxoid vaccine(bett) to a person, I accidentally cut myself from the Tetanus ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.