Damage caused by agressive iv insertion?

[Rena705]

I had oral surgery to have 22 teeth removed exactly 1 week ago today.  This was under general anaesthetic so I required an I.V.  

I sat down in the chair and a male nurse followed me in.  He prepped to insert the IV and it was as though he was digging for gold  and I could feel the needle scraping on bone.  I asked him to stop and he did, pulled out the needle and put it properly in my right arm first try!  I have never had an experience like it in my 50 years of many needles and iv's!

So, once I got through all the icky stuff that is surgery...about Friday...I noticed this awful pain in my hand.  It starts at the entry site of botched IV and when I try to make a fist the pain radiates to the area between the knuckle of the forefinger and the knuckle of the middle finger.  

Today I noticed that the area between the two knuckles are pretty much numb.  The pain still exists though and I am wondering if I should try to see my family doctor or perhaps my Neurologist?  

Hugs, Rena705

I appreciate any info you may have to make.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Assuming this to be the same place where the iv live was inserted, the symptoms are likely to be due to thrombophlebitis or haematoma formation and pressure symptoms. I would suggest getting this evaluated by a primary care physician or an internist initially for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. A neurologist consult may be sought of advised by the internist.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!

[Rena705]

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