Question 1

does a blown vein (from blood draw) ever return to 100% normal? or does the body compensate in some other way? i've gotten a blown vein recently and i appreciate how vascular my arm look and am wondering if that's going to change (in that spot?

Accepted Answer

: The vein will heal and that area will normalize eventually, likely within 10 days.

Question 2

can air in the syringe get pushed back into vein during blood draw when the let go of syringe plunger?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: Tiny amounts of air are not dangerous. And with today's systems this should not happen.

Question 3

how can i improve my blood draw? i have small veins and it takes 2-3 times to hit the vein and the flow slows down?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: Drink lots of fluids prior to your blood draw.  This should make your blood draw a little easier for you.

Question 4

i had blood drawn from my vein inner elbow a week ago..a dark patch developed but also faded but now two swellings have appeared..one near the blood draw another almost 4 inch further from the site? should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, and physical examination. It would be prudent to call the clinic where you had the blood drawn and talk to the doctor.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

could the cause of my vein swelling after blood draw be because of tramadol ?

Accepted Answer

No: Probably a bit of oozing under the skin from the puncture. Should resolve on its own.

Question 6

i did oraquick gum swap last night and result was negative from protected sex 2 years ago. today, i came in to do my blood draw from vein at quest. what should i expect from the result. anxiety feel is very high?

Accepted Answer

: Typical testing regimen for HIV is at 1 month (more than 28 days) and 6 months. If either is positive, you will be offered medications that reduce the viral load in your bloodstream.  Since you are at 2 yrs, the result will be conclusive. Keep in mind for future sexual encounters that most bodily fluids can transmit HIV. Protection with a condom can drastically reduce the risk.

Question 7

i had a blood draw-  needle went in but no blood came out!  used other arm. is it dangerous that no blood  came out?  could i have air in my veins now

Accepted Answer

No.It just means the: vein was missed.There is no danger.

Question 8

i had a blood draw today and now have about a 2 inch bruise running along the vein. sore to the touch. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Bruise and swelling: May occur with blood draw. application of ice and analgesic will reduce the pain. The bruise may last a few more days

Question 9

i had veins around the mid to upper arm but after getting a blood test draw then my veins disappeared. will my green veins in my arm come back eventually? my left arm has many veins because i never got a blood draw there?

Accepted Answer

: Sometimes the veins being used in a blood draw collapse but this is usually temporary. Sometimes they will scar but this would cause them to recede but become more rope like when you feel them.  I think your veins in that arm should eventually return to normal size.

Question 10

please i had unprotected sex with my ex gf on 31st of march and the 15th of may i got test for hiv using blood draw from my vein on the 20th of may 16th of june and 20th of august using the determine hiv 1/2 antibody test it was negative am i safe?

Accepted Answer

: These results conclusively prove you did not catch HIV on 31 March.

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Blown vein from blood draw

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Does a blown vein (from blood draw) ever return to 100% normal? or does the body compensate in some other way? i've gotten a blown vein recently and i appreciate how vascular my arm look and am wondering if that's going to change (in that spot?

A member asked:

Can air in the syringe get pushed back into vein during blood draw when the let go of syringe plunger?

A member asked:

How can i improve my blood draw? i have small veins and it takes 2-3 times to hit the vein and the flow slows down?

A member asked:

I had blood drawn from my vein inner elbow a week ago..a dark patch developed but also faded but now two swellings have appeared..one near the blood draw another almost 4 inch further from the site? should i worry?

A member asked:

Could the cause of my vein swelling after blood draw be because of tramadol ?

A member asked:

I did oraquick gum swap last night and result was negative from protected sex 2 years ago. today, i came in to do my blood draw from vein at quest. what should i expect from the result. anxiety feel is very high?

A member asked:

I had a blood draw- needle went in but no blood came out! used other arm. is it dangerous that no blood came out? could i have air in my veins now

A member asked:

I had a blood draw today and now have about a 2 inch bruise running along the vein. sore to the touch. should i worry?

A member asked:

I had veins around the mid to upper arm but after getting a blood test draw then my veins disappeared. will my green veins in my arm come back eventually? my left arm has many veins because i never got a blood draw there?

A member asked:

Please i had unprotected sex with my ex gf on 31st of march and the 15th of may i got test for hiv using blood draw from my vein on the 20th of may 16th of june and 20th of august using the determine hiv 1/2 antibody test it was negative am i safe?

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