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What Medication Can I Take For Bruise Occurred By Needle Prick After Blood Test?
hello, I got a blood test 5 days ago and I have a very big bruise aound it and getting bigger, I used ALEVE because it was hurting like a bruise due to a fall. The nurse who did the test applied too much pressure after taking the needle out, he pressed so hard my arm that it hurt me, even his hand was all red so I really don t know what could be happening, if it is an infection that needs antibiotic or what. Thank you.
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Hi,
It seems that after withdrawal there might be having blood oozing in surrounding area under the skin giving rise to hematoma formation.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for few days.
Apply thrombophob cream locally.
If there is infection then you may require one antibiotic medicine course.
Ok and take care.
It seems that after withdrawal there might be having blood oozing in surrounding area under the skin giving rise to hematoma formation.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for few days.
Apply thrombophob cream locally.
If there is infection then you may require one antibiotic medicine course.
Ok and take care.
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