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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Arm After Blood Donation?

i gave blood on september 3rd and starting on about the 22nd my left arm, which is the arm i always give from ( given 8 times ), started hurting. i would have a sharp pain for a few seconds and it would go away. it would do this sometimes about 8 times a day. just today it has been hurting even more but a more constant pain. i wasn t sure if it could be a blood colt or what? but it hurts so please get back with me asap! thanks!
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, Its unlikely to be a blood clot so late after the sampling.
You should see your GP or a Doctor who can examine you and tell you what it seems to be. For the pain I usually advice my patients Tab Diclofenac twice a day on full stomach. Without examining you it would be impossible for me to tell you what it is likely to be.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Arm After Blood Donation?

Hi, Its unlikely to be a blood clot so late after the sampling. You should see your GP or a Doctor who can examine you and tell you what it seems to be. For the pain I usually advice my patients Tab Diclofenac twice a day on full stomach. Without examining you it would be impossible for me to tell you what it is likely to be. Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.