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How long should a intramuscular injection hurt?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A few days: If its a deep muscular injection (like those given in the gluteal region) - it can be sore for 1-3 days. Hope that helps!

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/26/2016

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