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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Arm After Donating Blood?

I just donated blood at around 9 am, and my upper arm from which I donated is swollen and sore and very tender. However, there is no bruising, and the swelling and soreness is not at the site where I had my blood drawn. The swelling had gone down, but it s inflamed again. None of the nurses or technicians knew what was going on.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Welcome at HCM
I appreciate your health concerns..
You need to be examined clinically before a reasoned conclusion can be drawn.
It may be edema. All you need is to stay calm and keep the affected limb elevated. You may use acetaminophen to relieve pain.
If the problem persists despite 24 hrs then meet your physician
Hope it helps
regards
dr saad sultan
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Arm After Donating Blood?

Welcome at HCM I appreciate your health concerns.. You need to be examined clinically before a reasoned conclusion can be drawn. It may be edema. All you need is to stay calm and keep the affected limb elevated. You may use acetaminophen to relieve pain. If the problem persists despite 24 hrs then meet your physician Hope it helps regards dr saad sultan