A member asked:

I had surgery and it feels like a plastic piece from the catheter was left in my arm. is that possible orb problem.

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Dr. Scott Grover answered

Specializes in Surgery

Not likely: Most likely is irritation of the vein from the i've catheter. It can even form a little blood clot in that area. Treatment is warm packs and Aspirin daily. If redness develops you will need to be evaluated for infection.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Possible: But not likely. Catheters can break.

Answered 6/28/2013

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Catchetet incomplete: Incomplete removal unlikely more often this pjs a thrombosed vein that feels hard usually this would absorb and disappears in a few weeks some get infected so watch out for this.

Answered 3/8/2014

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