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Just had a baby 2 weeks ago and got an iv in my wrist. it has since gotten swollen and painful to touch. what should i do?
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See your doctor: Check with your physician to rule out an infection. Barring that you can put warm compresses on swelling for twenty minutes at a time, several times a day.
Answered 1/27/2013
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