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My vein is swollen from the iv when i was in the hospital what should i do?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Should resolve: The vein should slowly shrink on its own.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Warm compresses: Usually warm compresses are enough to reduce swelling. If it does not subside in a few days let it be checked it could be an abscess or a hematoma or thrombophlebitis.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Phlebitis: Can be treated with combination of warm compress and medications such as ibuprofen. Also, if it does nit respond it could be infected and need drainage or/and antibiotics.
Answered 7/8/2015
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