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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Vein At The Site Of Blood Withdrawal?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have severe pain in my arm after having blood taken for test , the nurse slipped with the needle and it come out another part of my arm and she had trouble finding the vein . now my arm and hand are very cold and dont look right , is this anything to worry about ?

Mon, 21 Aug 2017
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Hi there,

I see this quite a bit after IV's are inserted or blood draws in the hospital. This is likely due to a hematoma (bruising under the skin). The treatment for this is warm compresses and arm elevation. I recommend warm compresses for 15 minutes on, 10 minutes off, and continue to repeat, as well as elevation of your arm above the level of your heart. This is nothing to worry about and should resolve within a few days.

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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Vein At The Site Of Blood Withdrawal?

Hi there, I see this quite a bit after IV s are inserted or blood draws in the hospital. This is likely due to a hematoma (bruising under the skin). The treatment for this is warm compresses and arm elevation. I recommend warm compresses for 15 minutes on, 10 minutes off, and continue to repeat, as well as elevation of your arm above the level of your heart. This is nothing to worry about and should resolve within a few days. I hope this is helpful. Please contact me if you have any further questions.