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Injection swelling
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I was admitted for 2 days due to covid in hospital and got 2 blood thinig injection in stomach on 12th may. One injection is swelled, became some hard, red color and some pain. Its almost 25 days passed but still having swelling and pain.
Plz suggest.
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Hii u need general surgeon to treat ur condition..
Consult nearby doctor or consult me on practo for start of medication and need of drainage of pus according to need
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This is due to most probably the insulin which in given subcutaneously in abdomen. This is the thrombophlebitis after that injection .
This can be avoided by local thrombotic ointment feel free to consult with detail history
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Dr. Deepika Vatsa
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Agra
It is due to depot accumulation of injection at it site causing thrombus, it will go slowly.
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some thrombus dissolving medications can be used locally at the site.
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do not touch it frequently. keep area clean to avoid infections.
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Dr. Madhulika Goyle
General Practitioner
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
It appears that the area has developed infection. You will require a course of antibiotic and probably drainage of the area.
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Consult general surgeon .
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