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Issue regarding painkiller injection
Dear doctor, I am a 18yr old I recently got a meta tarsal fracture on my left leg , so they applied a cement cast during that the doctor gave me a pain killer injection on my left side of my thigh , it has been 10days since that occured but still i feel the pain from past 5days and i feel like there is a lump of mass in the place where injection was given , when ever i try to jump and walk with one leg that i start to feel that lump like thing and it hurts , i said this to doctor and he said to keep ice on that region , even though i am putting there isnt a change will that lump cause any severe damage??? The doctor said that sometimes the injection doesn't reach the muscle and that is surrounded by fat molecules and form like lump , please tell me is that curable with ice , I have exam in 1month and i just came to this platform to ask a doctor abt this donot say that consult me i just want a suggestion/opinion/ reply to this i dont need any conusltation of you ..
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Get clinical evalution done by clinician.
U can apply thrombophobe gel tds _LA on lump site.
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ice compression for 10 to 15 min tds for swelling
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The lump you are feeling is likely an Injection Site Granuloma or a Hematoma (a small collection of blood or fluid). This occurs when the medication is not absorbed quickly into the muscle or leaks into the surrounding fatty tissue, causing a localized inflammatory reaction.
To answer your concerns:
Is it curable with ice? Ice is most effective in the first 24–48 hours to reduce swelling. Since it has been 10 days, warm compresses (using a warm water bag) for 10–15 minutes, 3 times a day, are now more effective to help increase blood flow and dissolve the lump.
Will it cause severe damage? In most cases, no. These lumps are usually "sterile" (not infected) and resolve slowly on their own over a few weeks.
Pain while jumping/walking: Since you have a metatarsal fracture, you should strictly avoid jumping or putting undue stress on either leg, as this can aggravate the injection site and delay fracture healing.
Recommendations:
Topical Application: You can apply a heparin-based ointment (like Thrombophob gel) or a localized anti-inflammatory gel over the lump twice daily without massaging it.
Monitor for Infection: If the lump becomes hot to the touch, very red, or if you develop a fever, it may indicate an abscess (infection). In that case, you must see a doctor for a physical exam and possible antibiotics.
Rest: Focus on your upcoming exams and keep the leg elevated. The lump should gradually shrink.
Disclaimer: This is a clinical opinion based on your description. If the pain increases or the lump grows in size despite warm compresses, please have it clinically examined.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Thank you for your question
Your doctor rightly said that this lump might be due to accumulation of solution at fat layer
No need to worry
Just continue using ice - minimum for 10-15 minutes several times a day ( whenever feasible )
Plus you may use OINT THROMBOFOB over lump and near by area twice ( optional) but do check with your physician later
Any lump need to examine physically for excluding other diagnosis
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Need some more details kindly consult
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It is common to form lump after IM injections so don’t worry make sure to use ice
Wait for few more weeks and after xam if it persists then u can go and meet doctor or else no need
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You may have a post injection induration, swelling caused by inflammation,it's common, should resolve on it's own in a few weeks.Continue applying ice pack,take otc pain reliever.Dont massage.
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ICE PACK THREE TIMES.
ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS.
I HAD LOT OF LUMPS IN BUTT AS I SUFFERD FROM ILLITIS SINCE 3 YEARS.
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If not relieved get ultrasound done of local part
Sometimes pus collection is present
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Consult ur doctor if required
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Don't worry. It is very common for a lump to form after a painkiller injection, especially if the medicine was meant for the muscle but accidentally stayed in the fat layer. Since you have a fracture and are moving on one leg, your thigh muscles are under extra strain, which is why you can feel the lump more. These lumps are usually harmless . They generally take 2 to 4 weeks to fully dissolve as the body slowly absorbs the trapped medicine.
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a warm compress
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When studying for your exam, keep your leg slightly elevated on a pillow to reduce pressure on that thigh .You have a big exam coming up, so focus on your studies. This lump is a temporary side effect and usually goes away on its own
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Do ice application and Avoid prolonged sitting
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Continue ice compression, does it pain on touching, is the lump soft, is it increasing? Please share details, so that I can help you further.
Also apply sumeg ointment over it, 2 times daily.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Unlikely
Pls consult same doctor onceagain and have a follow up
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