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What Causes Continuous Bleeding In The Injection Site After Donating Blood?

Hello. I'm a 20-year old healthy female. Today, I went for blood donation for the first time ever. Everything went fine, I didn't even feel dizzy... Just drowsy. However, when I was there, the injection site continued to bleed. And now, 7 hours later, it's still bleeding... But a lot less and slower... Should I be worried? :(
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. 7 hours later if still bleeding from site, it is worrisome. However, if you are moving the limb and did some heavy work, then not to worry.
2. If you did not have similar episodes previously, when you were injured, then it is nothing to worry.
3. Put pressure on it for 5 minutes and then do not move the arm much. If it still continues to bleed, the hemostatsis test like Bleeding time, PT and APTT is necessary. Meet your doctor at the earliest.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Causes Continuous Bleeding In The Injection Site After Donating Blood?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. 7 hours later if still bleeding from site, it is worrisome. However, if you are moving the limb and did some heavy work, then not to worry. 2. If you did not have similar episodes previously, when you were injured, then it is nothing to worry. 3. Put pressure on it for 5 minutes and then do not move the arm much. If it still continues to bleed, the hemostatsis test like Bleeding time, PT and APTT is necessary. Meet your doctor at the earliest. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.