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What Causes Pain, Blood Spreading Under Skin On Arm After Iv Insertion?
yes i had an iv put in at a hospital in my left wrist about two weeks ago due to and er visit. on the 24th a bruise appeared at the insertion site. it has yellowed however there is still pain going up higher to my arm and it looks as if there is blood spreading under my skin
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
Hi,
I can understand your concern for blood spreading under skin on arm after iv insertion.
After reading your query it appears to be simple bruise over the vein. The very first and important thing to tell you is your bruise or rash is not at all a thing of worry for you.
It is a simple collection of blood due to minor injury to the very fine blood vessels under the skin by the needle during the procedure of blood collection. Due to this blood gets collected and causes reddish to bluish discoloration of skin. It will be changing to blackish color then greenish and then will be fading away in 10 -14 days. You need not do anything for the same.
If at all you feel any increase in the hardness or pain or swelling in the area the can meet the treating doctor.
All the best.
I can understand your concern for blood spreading under skin on arm after iv insertion.
After reading your query it appears to be simple bruise over the vein. The very first and important thing to tell you is your bruise or rash is not at all a thing of worry for you.
It is a simple collection of blood due to minor injury to the very fine blood vessels under the skin by the needle during the procedure of blood collection. Due to this blood gets collected and causes reddish to bluish discoloration of skin. It will be changing to blackish color then greenish and then will be fading away in 10 -14 days. You need not do anything for the same.
If at all you feel any increase in the hardness or pain or swelling in the area the can meet the treating doctor.
All the best.
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