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Had My Blood Drawn. Feel Numbness In My Arm, Dull Pain, Fingertips Like Ice Cubes. Medical Emergency?

I had my blood drawn on Monday. Last night, I experienced a severe tingling/numbness in my arm and was unable to sleep. Today I noticed that I have a dark diagonal bruise near the blood draw site. The numbness has become more of a c, but is still present and very uncomfortable. My hands are also running very cold, my fingertips feel like ice cubs. Is this a medical emergency?
Mon, 6 May 2013
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Thank you for stating your concerns
From the description it seems like a phlebitis at the draw site, in other words the punctured vein has signs of inflammation and maybe even infection, if you start to developed a fever then this is a probable cause, if the symptoms persist then a proper examination of the wound might be necessary and if needed and antibiotic prescription. Other causes might be nerve/muscle irritation which irradiates to the further regions of the arm and fingers, again if they continue schedule an appointment with your family physician.
Feel free to ask any more questions.

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Dr. Aguilera
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Had My Blood Drawn. Feel Numbness In My Arm, Dull Pain, Fingertips Like Ice Cubes. Medical Emergency?

Thank you for stating your concerns From the description it seems like a phlebitis at the draw site, in other words the punctured vein has signs of inflammation and maybe even infection, if you start to developed a fever then this is a probable cause, if the symptoms persist then a proper examination of the wound might be necessary and if needed and antibiotic prescription. Other causes might be nerve/muscle irritation which irradiates to the further regions of the arm and fingers, again if they continue schedule an appointment with your family physician. Feel free to ask any more questions. Best Regards Dr. Aguilera