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loui1503
Oct 3, 2013, 11:44 AM
I have recently been in the hospital and had a cannula in which had to be taken out. During a transfusion now above the bend in my arm, I have lump which is extremely painful. What could it be? What is

J_9
Oct 3, 2013, 07:53 PM
You mean you had an IV? You say recently, but how recently?

Sounds like your IV infiltrated, which is common. Warm moist heat can help with that.