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Vitamin b12 shot
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I have severe b12 deficiency so my local physician prescribed b12 shots!
I took one just now on my shoulder
I can see swelling around the injection site its not red nore painful..its just feels like I have cup type lump
Is this normal docs?
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Kindly get the shots in buttocks
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Cold compression
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Please check again tomorrow morning. If the lump has disappeared then there is no problem.
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It’s usual for Vitamin B12 injections shot on deltoid region. Eventually it’ll settle and do consult if it persists. Keep ice packs in meantime.
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Depends upon the size of lump
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Connect please
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
No need to worry
Inj.b 12 shots are heavy some time it may cause such lumps. Ice pack will help you
Prefer to take injection on buttocks
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Dr. Triveni T
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3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kindly consult a docter
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its abnormal to have large lump
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
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11 yrs exp
Chennai
Give ice pack
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Next time take it in the gluteal muscle
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Dr. Subhashis Saha
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Talk to a specialist
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