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How To Relieve Pain In The Site Of Blood Withdrawal?
Hi, I had 4 vials of blood drawn 6 days ago, felt nothing from it until yesterday, when it bruised and started hurting. Uncomfortable, constant sensation and mild pain up my bicep from the puncture site, especially with arm bent. I haven't exercised or done anything strenuous. How can I get rid of this?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
hi
it could be a local haematoma or extravastation of the blood in the local tissues surrounding the puncture.
cold compression on that area will help.
application of thrombophobe ointment wil prevent further complcations of local infection and pain
keep the limb elevated to increase the arterial blood flow to help in healing earlier.
all the best, take care
it could be a local haematoma or extravastation of the blood in the local tissues surrounding the puncture.
cold compression on that area will help.
application of thrombophobe ointment wil prevent further complcations of local infection and pain
keep the limb elevated to increase the arterial blood flow to help in healing earlier.
all the best, take care
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