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9months ago a xray technician blew my vein trying to start an iv contrast. she appeared to had stabbed it into the fold of my elbow. it hurt badly for a long time. but i still get pains & throbs in the injection site. 9months now what could be wrong?
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That area: contains a number of NERVES and a small HEMATOMA (collection of blood) takes a while to RESORB!!! HOT WET packs may be hepful and increase circulation hastening resorption!' Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 7/7/2018
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