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How To Cure Swelling And Lump On The Side Of Blood Withdrawal?
I had a blood sample taken today for my annual physical. After the attendant removed the needle she pressed down on the needle hole and I felt a sudden painful sting that subsided slowly after a few minutes. Twelve house later there is a swollen hard lump in this spot (peanut size) --- it is now sensitive to the touch and a little pink spot surrounds the needle hole. The skin is not discolored. This has not happended to me before but I have had bruised skin several days after giving a blood sample. I am concerned since I leave for Mexico this weekend on a Habitat build. Should I ice it? Thoughts please.
Hello, In fact had you pressed the injection site for few minutes,this wouldn't have occurred.There is no problem as it is just collection of extravasated blood from the puncture site.Just ice it 3-4 tomes a day and it should be all right. The skin discolouration would take couple of weeks to go as gradually iron from the bruised site would be absorbed by the body. Thanks
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How To Cure Swelling And Lump On The Side Of Blood Withdrawal?
Hello, In fact had you pressed the injection site for few minutes,this wouldn t have occurred.There is no problem as it is just collection of extravasated blood from the puncture site.Just ice it 3-4 tomes a day and it should be all right. The skin discolouration would take couple of weeks to go as gradually iron from the bruised site would be absorbed by the body. Thanks