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I was recently in hospital for dehydration from gastro and now i have a sore lump in my arm near where they had the cannula it's been about 4 days, i ?

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Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: There may be a bruise at the site. Watch for any signs of infection such as pus or redness.

Answered 7/22/2017

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A member asked:

I was recently in hospital for dehydration from gastro and now i have a sore lump in my arm near where they had the cannula it's been about 4 days, i ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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