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I had an iv in my r hand 2 weeks ago.nobody realized the tourniquet was left on my upper arm(over an hour)arm is weak & feels bruised since. damage?
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Get it checked: Your problem deserves a look. I recommend you see a doctor about it. There are a couple of things that need to be looked at. The tourniquet may have injured a nerve in your arm. Depending on what was in the I.V. The veins may be inflamed as well. Other possibilities depend on how tight the tourniquet was.
Answered 5/18/2013
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