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Yesterday when i got up, there was a bump in my arm , and it was little reddish, today it's causing pain, i visited the doctor he gave me pain killer and velosef (cephradine) should i be woried about it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mass: If your doctor prescribed velosef then it sounds like you are being treated for an infection. I would be watchful for increased swelling, redness or pus. If those things occur - than would obtain prompt follow up. Take care.

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Answered 7/22/2015

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A member asked:

Yesterday when i got up, there was a bump in my arm , and it was little reddish, today it's causing pain, i visited the doctor he gave me pain killer and velosef (cephradine) should i be woried about it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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