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Had iv iron + 2x blood trans 2 weeks ago. the vein was sore &hard after & is still very hard (about an inch of it). cant find the answer on google!
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Phlebitis.: Inflammation of the vein. Moist heat and compresses. As long as this is continuing to resolve I think you are OK, but if not clearing or getting worse I would check with doc to make sure nothing else is going on.
Answered 7/2/2014
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