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I had a blood test 2 weeks ago, they had huge issues getting any blood so they had to change needles but they used the same vein. i noticed since then i have a lump in the same spot and it's painful ?

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Dr. Derek Skinner answered

Trauma : It's okay to use the same vein. However, they traumatized the vein causing a small clot to form. You can use warm compresses and watch for signs of redness. If you are able to take Aspirin that will also help. Unfortunately, this is a complication of phebotomy. Hope this helps.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

I had a blood test 2 weeks ago, they had huge issues getting any blood so they had to change needles but they used the same vein. i noticed since then i have a lump in the same spot and it's painful ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derek Skinner answered

Dr Pack and 3 doctors agreed

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