What Causes Painful Veins In Hands Post Blood Donation?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015

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Mon, 19 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi,
I have donated blood 5 days back. But after 4 days on donation suddenly I am feeling pain in one of the veins in upper part of the hand from where the blood has been donated. When I am stretching my hand above my head then also I am feeling pain and not able to stretch it completely. Also feeling some sensation in the hand.
Could you kindly help what needs to be done.

Thanks, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Apply ice pack

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

Nothing to worry

It is normal to have that pain or pricking sensation or tingling sensation when you stretch your hand or due to pressure. It will decrease slowly.
If you get pain frequently then apply ice pack on site.

I would like to know that do you have any swelling or have you noticed any redness at or around vein

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (5 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. I am not having any swelling as such but when I fold my hand then I get pain and while stretching also.
As I have to travel after 3 days I hope it will be over till then. Kindly let know.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take pain killers

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

I suggest you take anti inflammatory medications (pain killers) twice a day.

If you feel better continue for 2-3 days, if you will not see any improvement then better consult a doctor for clinical examination.
Put ice pack as well.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar