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My hand is swollen and bruised after hep lock infiltration. should they call the doc?

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Swollen hand: If there is quite a bit of redness then i would check back with the doctor. If it is minimally red and swollen then just elevate above your heart and apply some warm compresses. It should resolve on its own.

Answered 5/16/2012

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