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Lumps in legs after get vaccinated
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
Next Steps
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
Health Tips
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
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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
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Nothing to worry just use ice pack's
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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
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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
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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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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Just put ice pack that's enough
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