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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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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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