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Ct scan yesterday and arm is still swollen from iv. what should i do?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

IV : Call your doctor. It is normal to have a small hematoma from the IV line, but your arm shouldn't be swollen.

Answered 2/1/2017

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