A member asked:

Following donation of blood, is it ok to put ice on the injection site?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not directly: Ice on skin does not work well, but can put cool compress on area if having discomfort. Can also use the non-aspirin pain reliever you usually use if needed. Should improve rapidly and be gone in few days. If persisting, call donation center for further advice.

Answered 6/21/2014

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