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Discoloration And Discomfort Where Blood Was Drawn For Blood Test. Cause?

Hey. I got blood drawn a over a week ago for a blood test.

Since then i have had some discomfort in my arm. A few days later I noticed discoloration from where the blood was drawn and stretching a few inches up the forearm.

I also noticed similar discoloration (however not as intense) in the blood vessels close to the point of blood withdrawal.
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, it appears to be the thrombo phlebitis, caused by the injury and infection of the vein. It needs to be treated by madicines to prevent the complications, it is better to check the blood sugar. So i advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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Hello,
Thanks for posting to HCM,
Stay active and maintain a regular exercise regimen to improve blood circulation . Do not smoke. ultrasound imaging to examine the blood flow inside the vein.
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Dr.Sharmila
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Discoloration And Discomfort Where Blood Was Drawn For Blood Test. Cause?

Hi, it appears to be the thrombo phlebitis, caused by the injury and infection of the vein. It needs to be treated by madicines to prevent the complications, it is better to check the blood sugar. So i advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.