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How Long Will The Painful Bruise On Arm Take To Heal?
I got my blood drawn on mondaay, there is a huge bruise and it hurts a lot when i fully extend my arm. is everything okay? this is only my second time getting my blood drawn. the lady did say it was taking longer than normal and it hurt. how long till it will go away and i can move my arm again?
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
Hi,
There is nothing serious. You should have applied cold compressed to avoid bruising. If it is already set, you can apply heparin cream to the bruising area.
Taking oral pain-killers can alleviate the pain together with local massaging.
Within a week, you will see improvement, do not worry. Otherwise, must seek for doctor's advice.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
There is nothing serious. You should have applied cold compressed to avoid bruising. If it is already set, you can apply heparin cream to the bruising area.
Taking oral pain-killers can alleviate the pain together with local massaging.
Within a week, you will see improvement, do not worry. Otherwise, must seek for doctor's advice.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
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