What should I do if the lump from the injection doesn't go away after 1 year

In daily life, we cannot avoid taking medicine and getting injections. When getting an injection, we will encounter a situation where a lump will appear at the injection site. This lump is mostly caused by insufficient local absorption of medicine and will basically disappear in a few days. However, for some people, the lump will disappear more slowly. You don’t need to worry too much if you encounter such a situation. The following will explain in detail what to do if the lump from the injection does not disappear within one year?

1. Take some medicine to improve microcirculation, such as blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medicines, blood-activating and pain-relieving capsules. The dosage is subject to the pharmacy. Apply hot water compresses more often and massage when you have nothing to do.

2. Hot compress can promote blood circulation in the nodule area, accelerate the absorption of the medicine, and play a role in dissipating the nodule. The sooner you apply heat, the better the effect. The method is to fold a towel or gauze into a square, soak it in 60-70℃ hot water, wring it out slightly and apply it to the nodular area, change it every 5 minutes, continue for 20-30 minutes, at least 1-2 times a day. The effect will be better if you do massage at the same time.

3. The purpose of external application of magnesium sulfate solution is to relax local muscles, dilate blood vessels, accelerate blood flow, promote the absorption of the medicine, and soften and dissipate the lumps. The method is to pour 50 ml of 50% magnesium sulfate solution (bought at the pharmacy) into a bowl, add 10 ml of hot water, then soak the gauze or small towel (3 pieces used alternately) in the solution, wring it out slightly, and apply it to the nodule. It is best to put a hot water bag on it to keep it warm. Change it every 5 minutes, continue for 15 to 20 minutes, and do it 2 to 3 times a day.

4. Apply potato slices externally: Cut a fresh potato into slices. Each slice should be about 0.5 to 1 cm thick and slightly larger than the lump. Cover the lump with potato slices, then secure it with two strips of tape. Remove them after 24 hours and the lump will be significantly smaller. Apply another piece the next day. Generally, the lumps can disappear after a few days of external application.