What should be done if a woman who is four months pregnant has a worsening, dark red, and very hard lump at her TT injection site that has not improved after three days of using Thrombopore ointment, Mahacef 200, and pcm 500, even though the pain has decreased?
It is reassuring that your pain is reducing, but since the hard, dark red lump is worsening after three days of treatment, please have your obstetrician examine it physically. Tetanus toxoid injections can sometimes cause localized reactions, a hematoma, or a sterile abscess. Since you are pregnant, a doctor should evaluate this directly to see if any treatment adjustment is needed. Please continue your prescribed cefixime (Mahacef) and paracetamol (PCM) exactly as directed, and avoid squeezing or massaging the lump. Applying a clean, warm compress can help soothe the area. Your doctor will guide you safely.