HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Bruising And Swelling At Needle Insertion Site?

I went in to get bloodwork done this past Thursday. When the blood tech, attempted to collect the blood she had trouble. My vein began to balloon. She informed me it was due to dehydration. So she removed the needle and instructed me to come back another day because she couldn t get any enough blood out. Today is Monday the brusing and swelling are gone, but I now have a feeling of numbness at the insertion site. Is this normal, does this call for me to be concerned? Oh yeah, the needle was in my hand if that matters at all.
Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Swelling and bruising at the injection site states that there is inflammation of the vein and tissues of skin surrounding it.
Kindly do the following to overcome it.
1. Take anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen twice daily after food.
2. Apply low molecular weight heparin cream over the affected area as a thin layer.
3. Apply cold ice pack over the lesions thrice daily.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Gradually, your symptoms should subside and be back to normal.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Bruising And Swelling At Needle Insertion Site?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Swelling and bruising at the injection site states that there is inflammation of the vein and tissues of skin surrounding it. Kindly do the following to overcome it. 1. Take anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen twice daily after food. 2. Apply low molecular weight heparin cream over the affected area as a thin layer. 3. Apply cold ice pack over the lesions thrice daily. Keep the area clean and dry. Gradually, your symptoms should subside and be back to normal. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.