I Am Having A Rash After The Did The Blood Test On My Left Arm. Is It Normal Or Of Concern ?

Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2020

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Question : I am having a rash after the did the blood test on my left arm. Is it normal or of concern ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide a photograph to better understand the problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you very much for trusting us with your health concern.

Please upload a clear photograph of the rash so that I can help you better.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (4 minutes later)

hi XXXXXXX

I have uploaded the picture in the upload reports section.

Thanks and let me know is it of concern.

Thanks
Omkar

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks quite normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for the follow-up and the image.

I have seen the image and it appears like while drawing the blood sample, the needle pierced the vein more than once so some amount of blood has come out under the skin and it has already stopped.

This happens very commonly. There is nothing to worry about.

It will take some time to disappear, so do not worry if you see it changing colours over 2 weeks.

I hope that answers your query.

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (1 minute later)

Thanks appreciate your quick response.

Thanks
Omkar

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for using the service have a nice evening ahead.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D