Ames, IA
A 19-year-old male asked:
i've recently started donating plasma. i'm getting small bruises at the entry site. can i do anything to prevent bruising or make them go away faster?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
Not much: This is normal. There is nothing you can do except apply pressure at the site for 5-10 minutes after the needle is removed. Even then, it may not help.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan commented
Dermatology 57 years experience
Keep arm straight and held above your head with FIRM pressure on the vein for 5 minutes.
Feb 4, 2014
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