Hi, I had 4 vials of blood drawn 6 days ago, felt nothing from it until yesterday, when it bruised and started hurting. Uncomfortable, constant sensation and mild pain up my bicep from the puncture site, especially with arm bent. I havent exercised or done anything strenuous. How can I get rid of this?
Hiit could be a local hematoma or extravasation of the blood in the local tissues surrounding the puncture. Cold compression on that area will help. Application of tomophobe ointment will prevent further complications of local infection and pain keep the limb elevated to increase the arterial blood flow to help in healing earlier. All the best, take care