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Pain in arm a week after blood drawn. is this normal?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

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.

Answered 6/1/2021

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