Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a blood test cause you to have a dvt blood clot in your arm? i had a blood test yesterday and now have a sore left arm and shoulder area. worry.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: Likely your blood was obtained from a superficial vein which would not give you a DVT. The pain may be for some other reason.
Answered 12/4/2020
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a green spot that is hardened on the outer part of my mid thigh. It is tender if I press on it. Could it be a blood clot? Can you see dvts?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
2ultrasounds,blood work,lung ct,chest xray=no blood clot. Calf has aching pain on&off. Toes have pins&needles feeling. Upperback pain. Missed DVT?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Having on going superficial clot in my left arm vein for months now. It just pops up and then it goes away. Dr said not to worry. Can this go into dvt?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a hard vein going from my arm pit to my shoulder & my shoulder is a little sore in the same area. Is this a blood clot? Should I be worried?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I pulled a muscle in my neck yesterday, today I have extreme fatigue and throbbing in left arm at times. Could I have developed DVT or a blood clot?
Constant dull ache in left shoulder,armpit, bicep & infront of armpit. Arm feels heavy and tired. No redness or swelling. On a blood thinner currently, is there risk of a dvt in my arm or am I more looking at muscular issue? Ice,heat & hope for best?
I have recently had a blood clot in my leg i had DVT but I have this pain in my lower left arm an it's so painful it hurts an turns colors?
Donut shaped bruise above ankle, humped up in middle.Looks like dvt.Just went to er over arm pain and chest.Would blood test also rule out leg clot?
Injured calf playing pickleball, went to ER and had blood clot/DVT ruled out. Referred to ortho for muscle strain/tear. Ankle and heel is now swollen and sore. Is this related to calf injury or walking differently?
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
