The lubricated swollen and sore place, which is formed at the injection site, the so-called lump? I wish that they were resolved quickly, did not spoil the quality of life and do not interfere with health.
The so-called "bump" after the shot - it infiltrates. It is a cluster of lymph and blood. In most cases, infiltrates are not dangerous to health and quickly pass.
Do not worry if ...
Outwardly, they look like small red spots with fuzzy edges. Place the seal firm enough pressure on it can be painful.
If the infiltration was not a concern, then you can forget about it. Much worse in the event that a person has a fever, and the spot increases in size and starts to hurt. This suggests that at the injection site develops an inflammatory process with the formation of pus.
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How to treat?
For the treatment of seals can be used pharmaceutical ointments such troksevazin or Dimexidum solution. But in some cases, treatment can be quite lengthy.
When inflammation with suppuration necessarily appointed antibiotics. If the injection site much pain, infiltrate the area increases, the temperature rises, you must consult your doctor immediately.
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