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How to get relief from tingle sensation and bruise at injection site after donating blood. ?
Hi, i donated blood three days ago with the red cross and now i have a sharp tingle that starts from the injection site and goes down my arm . At the time of the donation, the phlebotomist did not get it in the vein at first and she had to call over another nurse to help. During the donation, the flow would slow or stop so they had to tinker with it some more. Now, I have a small bruisse on my arm, and antingling pain that shoots down my arm when i use it or extend it all the way. Any help would defiintiely be appreciated.
Asked On : Tue, 24 Jul 2012
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It looks like you might have some kind of inflammation happening at the site of needle insertion. If the pain is intense or if you see dilated veins you need to consult a doctor to rule out active infection.
While you consider the option of visiting your physician's office, you can place warm compresses over the affected area and take some anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil twice a day. Thrombophobe ointment is available over the counter are routinely used in such cases. Check with your pharmacist if they have any such preparation that can be used.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
It looks like you might have some kind of inflammation happening at the site of needle insertion. If the pain is intense or if you see dilated veins you need to consult a doctor to rule out active infection.
While you consider the option of visiting your physician's office, you can place warm compresses over the affected area and take some anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil twice a day. Thrombophobe ointment is available over the counter are routinely used in such cases. Check with your pharmacist if they have any such preparation that can be used.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards
Answered: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
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