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I have pain in my forearm just above recent wrist iv site. feels like a knot. could this be a blood clot that i should be concerned about?

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Dr. W. Batson answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Probably nothing : To worry about but certainly could be a thrombosis of the small vein that the IV was in. This may be sore for a while but causes no problems. Warm compresses help.

Answered 7/17/2017

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A member asked:

I have pain in my forearm just above recent wrist iv site. feels like a knot. could this be a blood clot that i should be concerned about?

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Dr. W. Batson answered

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