What might happen if an intramuscular injection hits a nerve?

Injections that occur below the deltoid muscle can hit the radial nerve and injections that are too far to the side of the deltoid muscle can hit the axillary nerve. If a nerve is hit, the patient will feel an immediate burning pain, which can result in paralysis or neuropathy that does not always resolve.

What happens if deltoid injection is too high?

Shoulder injections are typically given in the deltoid muscle. When the injection is given too high or too deep in this muscle, the needle can hit bone or puncture the fluid-filled sac called the bursa, which protects the tendons in the shoulder. When this happens, the bursa, tendons and ligaments can become inflamed.

Can the flu shot cause nerve damage?

Some patients report that they cannot move their arm after a flu shot. Investigative journalists have found that there are flu shots that are placed too high on the shoulder that can then cause severe nerve damage. In some cases, the nerve damage can be so severe that it requires corrective surgery.

Can you get nerve damage from a vaccination?

Nerve damage and pain after vaccines are common side effects. This is often due to the immune system attacking healthy nerves, which in turn causes inflammation and damage. Some conditions related to nerve damage include: Brachial Neuritis.

How do you treat nerve damage from the injection?

Management of nerve injection injury includes drug treatment of pain, physiotherapy, use of assistive devices and surgical exploration. Early recognition of nerve injection injury and appropriate management are crucial in order to reduce neurological deficit and to maximize recovery.

Can a vaccine hit the axillary nerve?

In particular, injections that are below the deltoid can hit the radial nerve, and injections that are too far to the side of the deltoid can hit the axillary nerve.

Can a vaccine cause nerve damage in arm?

Can a vaccine damage your arm?

Your arm will likely hurt after a vaccine, like the flu shot, for two primary reasons. One is because you got a needle put in your arm muscle (deltoid), and a small amount of fluid injected. That causes a local inflammatory response — swelling.

How do you know if you have damaged nerves?

The signs of nerve damage

1. Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
2. Feeling like you’re wearing a tight glove or sock.
3. Muscle weakness, especially in your arms or legs.
4. Regularly dropping objects that you’re holding.
5. Sharp pains in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
6. A buzzing sensation that feels like a mild electrical shock.