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I was in the hospital for 6 days with an iv when they took it out its swollen n hard n hot to the touch i can't even bend. my arm?

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Dr. David Mcadams answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Thrombophlebitis: Likely you have a superficial clot and inflammation where the IV was. Would use warm compresses several times a day and pain control. But if it does not resolve soon you might need a course of antibiotics, so keep an eye on it.

Dr Arnoult agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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