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Is it normal to have a bruise after im injection?
It is perfectly normal to bruise from injections from time to time. Bruises from injections, while causing mild pain, are generally harmless and go away within a few days. People with diabetes are more susceptible to bruising simply because we take so many injections.
How do I know if my intramuscular injection is infected?
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these:
- Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as directed.
- Severe pain at the injection site.
- Blistering at the injection site.
- Muscle aches.
- Upset stomach (nausea), headache, or dizziness.
- Skin rash, severe itching, or hives.
- Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat.
What is the possible complication after intramuscular injection?
Site-specific complications The dorsogluteal site of injection is associated with a higher risk of skin and tissue trauma, muscle fibrosis or contracture, hematoma, nerve palsy, paralysis, and infections such as abscesses and gangrene.
What helps a sore injection site?
To find relief from injection site soreness, try the following:
- Keep your arm moving and use it throughout the day.
- Place a clean, cool, wet washcloth over the area.
- Take a pain-relieving medication such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin (but only consider this after you get the vaccine, not before)
Can you get an infection from an IM injection?
Intramuscular injections (IM) can lead to local infectious complications, such as abscesses [1,2] skin necrosis [3] or intra-articular infections, and can rarely progress to generalized sepsis and multi-organ failure [4].
What happens if you accidentally inject air into vein?
When an air bubble enters a vein, it’s called a venous air embolism. When an air bubble enters an artery, it’s called an arterial air embolism. These air bubbles can travel to your brain, heart, or lungs and cause a heart attack, stroke, or respiratory failure.