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Suggest Remedies For A Painful Lump At The Anticubital Site After Blood Donation
My husband attempted to donate blood today, they only got ~ 60ml due to pain, bruising. Now his anticubital site has a lump the size of an egg, if a little larger. It is painful, not too discolored. Anything to be concerned about? Just let it resolve on its own? Ice? Elevatin?
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Sat, 17 Sep 2016
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Hello,
The symptoms of your husband seem to be related to the injection.
I suggest to use cold compresses in the area of the injection and use Ibuprofen for the pain.
I also recommend the elevation of the arm.
The symptoms will go away on its own in a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms of your husband seem to be related to the injection.
I suggest to use cold compresses in the area of the injection and use Ibuprofen for the pain.
I also recommend the elevation of the arm.
The symptoms will go away on its own in a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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