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Hospital stay 2 weeks ago now site of blown iv has a lump and bruised and sore. treatment? possible reason?

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Dr. Douglas Friederich answered

Phlebitis: It is related to blown IV. No danger. 2 weeks, use moist heat and aspirin.

Answered 9/24/2015

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