How to reduce pain in hand after iv?

Question

Had to get an IV drip for dehydration yesterday, and now my hand where the cannula was inserted is quite painful and a bit swollen. Is this normal? What can I do to reduce the pain in my hand after the IV?

Amit Banerjee · Accepted Answer

When my hand swelled up after a drip, my doctor told me it happens due to superficial thrombophlebitis or mild fluid leakage. He advised applying a heparin-based ointment gently over the area without massaging it, and keeping the arm elevated on a pillow. It usually subsides in a few days but track if there is any redness spreading.

Meena Kumari · Answer

Beta, don't worry, this pain is very common after IV drips. Just apply a cold ice pack wrapped in a clean cloth for 10 minutes at a time to reduce the swelling. Keep the hand rested and avoid lifting any heavy buckets or bags for two days.

Nitin Das · Answer

It can be quite painful to move the hand after an injection. Just keep your arm elevated on a soft pillow while resting, it helps reduce the throbbing feeling.

Preeti Sharma · Answer

Haan, mere hand mein bhi bohot pain aur neela nishaan ho gaya tha IV ke baad. Gentle ice packing kiya karo, usse jaldi theek hota hai na. Warm compress mat karna starting mein, thoda thandak se swelling kam hogi.

Smita Joshi · Answer

Very painful experience, ho na. When my father had this, the nurse told us to apply some Thrombophob gel gently over the bruise. It really helps to clear up the clotted blood and soreness quickly.

Rajesh Kumar · Answer

Avoid doing heavy gym sessions or lifting weights with that arm until the soreness goes away completely. You can still do light walks to keep your blood circulation active, which helps the body heal the bruise naturally. Just make sure you don't strain the hand.

How to reduce pain in hand after iv?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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