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Having Cough. Had A Blood Test. The Area Around Was Red, Sore And Swelled. What Does It Mean?

Posted on Mon, 20 May 2013

Question: Hi, my 22 year old son had a blood test today and it is swollen, red and really sore. This never happened to me, is it okay?

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (35 minutes later)

Hi ,
Thank you for your query.I understand your concern.
Apply ice packs to the local area and apply a thrombophob gel to the local area.
This is a local reaction to the puncture.
If it increases or swells up consult your physician.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Samik Basu (34 minutes later)

Thank you. He had the bloodtest at 12:00 noon today and now it is 11:00 pm. How long should we give it for the swelling/soreness to go away before calling doctor? I can't reach anyone now until tomorrow morning (probably another 12 hours from now).

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (3 hours later)

Hi,
Don't worry,wait for at least 24 hrs before consulting a physician.In the meantime continue the medications..I have prescribed..
Bye..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar