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What Causes Swelling And Bruise Mark Around Injection Site?

Posted on Wed, 5 Oct 2016

Question: Hi.
I got my blood drawn for vitamin D3 test yesterday and after the test there is a blue patch around the injected area and a constant itching and swelling. Please advise the reason or if something that needs to be taken care of.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Post a photo please

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
The blood which gets extravasated can have an irritating action under the skin and the swelling is obviously due to the volume of blood.
This condition is usually self-limiting and the blood will be reabsorbed by the body.
The least you do, the least you fondle, it will be reabsorbed fast.
Please post a clear and focused photograph as it helps me to tell you better.

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (8 minutes later)

I have updated the image of the injected area of my hand.
Also my ciramin D3 level is 18.2. what can be the side effects of low vitamin d level

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for photo

Detailed Answer:
Apply ice packs only, no other treatment is needed at the moment.
Vitamin D:
Why was the test done for?

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