A member asked:

I had a cta scan and they had to put an iv in my study for the iodine to flow through. my arm hurts all along the vein up to my elbow. normal??

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Phlebitis: It is not uncommon to get inflammation in your veins after an injection of intravenous contrast fluid. Usual initial treatment is warm compresses. if it worsens, spreads up the arm, turns red, if any fever or swelling develops, please see your doctor for a re-evaluation.

Answered 3/25/2015

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