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My vein is swollen from the iv when i was in the hospital what should i do?

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Should resolve: The vein should slowly shrink on its own.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

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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Dr. Brian Kaufman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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