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What Causes Bump In Arm After Giving Blood?
I gave blood two weeks ago and they missed my vein the first time. Once she got it in, about half way through, my vein "jumped" and they had to readjust the needle. My arm was black and purple for about two weeks. Now there's a red bump where the need was and it almost looks like a zit but it isn't.. do you know what it is or what I should do about it?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You have extravasation of blood in subcutaneous plane due to double pricking of vein by the needle.It happens sometimes while getting a venous access.The red bump is due to hematoma. It will resolve gradually. You can apply heparin gel locally. It will regress faster.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You have extravasation of blood in subcutaneous plane due to double pricking of vein by the needle.It happens sometimes while getting a venous access.The red bump is due to hematoma. It will resolve gradually. You can apply heparin gel locally. It will regress faster.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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