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Lumps in legs after get vaccinated

2025-11-20 12:13:52
My baby got vaccinated on November 12th. There is small lumps in her legs where injection has given. I am keeping ice on that area. Please give some tips to treat it at home. Thanks.
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Hello, I understand your concern This small lump after vaccination is common & usually harmless. It happens due to the body’s immune response or mild local inflammation. Mild pain, swelling, or a small lump can last 1–2 weeks Some firm nodules may take 4–6 weeks to settle
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Cold compress/ice pack: 10–15 minutes, 3–4 times/day Wrap ice in a cloth—do not apply directly on skin Keep the area clean & dry: Normal bathing is fine Avoid: Massaging, pressing, squeezing Warm packs Oils, turmeric, toothpaste, or home balms If the child is uncomfortable: Paracetamol can be given as per weight & pediatrician’s advice
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Red flags: Redness rapidly increasing Severe pain or child not moving the leg Pus, foul smell, or high fever Lump growing or not improving after 6 weeks

Answered2025-11-24 06:46:01

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If needle is short or too cold vaccine create such lumps.Ice packs work first 24 hrs after that give warm compression. Don’t worry about vaccinatation effect.Take time spontaneously resolve.u can try thromboprobe ontiment application locally

Answered2025-11-20 17:54:37

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Sometimes it takes time to get resolved but I need to ask few things like what is the consistency, colour of overlying skin, pus filled or not...u can contact me if u want Thanks

Answered2025-11-20 16:05:35

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Hello , I understand your concern It is abnormal having lump on D7 of vaccination It should have resolved I need to see it once Contact me on practo for sending pic of lump & for further guidance

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )

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Sometimes it takes a little time to resolve. Applying an ice pack initially can help. However, if the baby cries when the area is touched, or if there is redness, fever, or swelling of the leg, consult your doctor immediately

Answered2025-11-21 09:11:15

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Nothing to worry just use ice pack's

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Just put ice pack that's enough

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