A member asked:

Over 2months ago a tech blew my vein doing a iv contrast. it is still having pain/tenderness in the injection site including numbness in pinky why!?!?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Scar: For lack of a better word. Depending on where the catheter was will help explain some symptoms. If at the elbow, the contrast and blood forms a pocket. If there is a nerve nearby, there may be some pressure on it . Depends on how much was injected as well. Small amount should resorb quickly while larger amounts a little longer. You should talk to your doctor about possible relief.

Answered 12/27/2017

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