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Blood Drawn From Arm, Constant Pain, Inner Arm Swelling From Elbow To Wrist. Will Icing Help?

Thank you.. I had blood drawn from my right arm last Thursday. My arm started hurting about 2 or 3 days ago but I just ignored it. This morning when I woke up, my arm pain had increased so that it is constantly noticeable. This evening I noticed that my inner arm is swollen from my elbow to about 2 above my wrist . My fingers seem normal. What do you suggest I do? Put heat or ice on it? Or what? My email address is YYYY@YYYY
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
it looks like hematoma due to constant bleeding from the punctured vein
usually bleeding stops after 1-2 minutes of puncture
it has not stopped means that you are suffering from bleeding or clotting disorder
in needs though investigation
better consult a physician
you may temporarily use ice pack
i shall be happy to answer any further queries
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Blood Drawn From Arm, Constant Pain, Inner Arm Swelling From Elbow To Wrist. Will Icing Help?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic it looks like hematoma due to constant bleeding from the punctured vein usually bleeding stops after 1-2 minutes of puncture it has not stopped means that you are suffering from bleeding or clotting disorder in needs though investigation better consult a physician you may temporarily use ice pack i shall be happy to answer any further queries Hope this answer will serve your purpose Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics