A member asked:

Had a iv in my arm just above my wrist. i have a painful swollen and hard area around the site of the iv was! what can i do and is it dangerous?

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Need more info...: about time course. If this is within a week or so of the IV insertion, it may represent an infection, and you should seek medical care.

Answered 10/15/2014

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