Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had blood drawn from my arm today and my arm has been sore since. this has never happned before. what causes this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Local bruising: Ice today, the bruise will likely show tomorrow. Just local, trauma and not uncommon . You have had great luck previously. Local clot can happen as well and should resorb.
Answered 8/11/2016
4.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had blood drawn from my left arm. Know it is sore and I have swelling around the puncture area. What could this be? Has never happened before.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had blood drawn it was done a bit rough,have bruise/no pain where it was done but under my arm pit is a bit sore and slightly swollen.related?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Blood drawn yesterday. I woke up this morning with my arm swollen/sore about 2 inches above where blood was drawn. No bruising. Is this normal?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
A week ago I had blood drawn. As the nurse inserted the needle my arm went numb. My wrist is *very* sore, I think she hit a nerve. Will this go away?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My left arm into my neck has been hurting, like sore muscle but I have done nothing to cause it. I did have blood drawn 3 days ago. Blood clot?
I got blood drawn a couple days ago vein on forearm feels a little swollen and tender, could working out today cause pressure or vein to be aggravated. I dont want to go to hospital if Im just being sensitive?
Is it normal to have sore arms after getting blood drawn?
My arm is extremely sore after blood drawn and a bit swollen. Should i worry?
Would my blood suger being at 290 cause my right arm to be sore and a little numb?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
