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What Causes Severe Pain In Arm Post Withdrawal Of Blood?
Hi my name is Danielle, I went for blood test about 6 weeks ago and when she put the needle my arm was burning so bad I kind of jerked a bit and after she was done my arm was sore and it s been hurting ever since...I had to go to emergency and had a x-ray the Dr said it was a bursitis and told me to go see a physioterapist and call my family dr. I saw my physio the next day and he said it wasn t a bursitis and that she had touch the nerve . He s said it could be fixed but it could also be a while....Right now I sleep in a reclining chair because it s the only way I can sleep. Why is it that when I lay down in bed just putting my arm straight on the bed hurts like madness? Is this ever going to get better?
The pain in arm post withdrawal of blood indicates possible thrombophlebitis at the vein insertion site. Following measures will help you: - Local application of ice - Thrombophobe or hirudoid ointment - Analgesic and anti inflammatory medications
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Pain In Arm Post Withdrawal Of Blood?
Hello, The pain in arm post withdrawal of blood indicates possible thrombophlebitis at the vein insertion site. Following measures will help you: - Local application of ice - Thrombophobe or hirudoid ointment - Analgesic and anti inflammatory medications Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon