A 37-year-old member asked:
pain in arm a week after blood drawn. is this normal?
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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
No: Not really normal, but also not unusual. It is often from a phlebitis, which is an inflammation of the vein the blood was drawn from. Warm compresses and NSAIDs can help. If it does not get better, be seen.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What to do if I have pain in arm a week after blood drawn?
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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
Phlebitis: It is probably a phlebitis, which is an inflammation of the vein sometimes associated with a superficial clot as well. Treatment is usually warm compresses and NSAIDs. If it does not get better, be seen as they can sometimes get infected and need an antibiotic.
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Dr. Scott Keith commented
Podiatry 44 years experience
Moist heat may calm it down a little sooner.
Oct 12, 2015
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