Red sore knot on arm.

[GoodE2shoes 32]

Are blood clots common in a persons arms? Sore to the touch. I don't remember bumping my arm and I don't want to run to the ER for no reason. I am 14 days post op. Sleeved 12/21. I have had no issues. I noticed the bruise/red spot/tenderness last night. Any thoughts?

[E-girl 98]

Call your general practitioner an ask to speak to a nurse. If its really sore I was go in. Better safe than sorry as they say.

[GoodE2shoes 32]

Thanks, I have left a message on their answering machine. I hate to be paranoid but I am headed out of town for the weekend. Better safe than sorry.

[JamesHRN 114]

You can get blood clots in the arm you need to get it checked out either the ER or your Drs office but go get it checked out.

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

I have a knot in the bend of my elbow from the IV. It is very common. It's called thrombophlebitis.

"The presence of superficial phlebitis does not necessary suggest an underlying DVT. Upper extremity (upper limbs) and lower extremities (lower limbs) superficial thrombosis or phlebitis are typically benign conditions and have a favorable prognosis."

I am only eight days post op. On this Wednesday I went to my post op visit with my surgeon and his response to my inquiry when I showed him the knot was, "It'll get better!"

Most of the time they are treated with aspirin type meds, which we cannot take, so we can use applications of hot and cold.

That is just what I found out about my lump. Mine is not red or swollen, just there, and I realized it was there one or two days after being home from the hospital. You definitely should still inquire about yours.

Hope it turns out to be nothing at all. Good luck!