My grandma is 75 and she gave blood she is developing a bruise where they drew blood? Is this normal? Or not ?

Question

Does she need to report a docter or keep an eye on it?

Answer 1

u should go to the doctors that something important for ur grannys health

Answer 2

After any Phlebotomy procedure a small to medium bruise can occur and is completely normal. Larger bruises happen to healthy young people if they bend their arm after the procedure and apply to much pressure. Or if they work out. As for a 75 y/o there could be other reasons. As we age our skin and veins become less elastic, hence the leathery wrinkled skin. This could make a small hole larger sometimes, still not a big deal. A bruise occurs during phlebotomy or blood drawing because there are two holes. One in the skin and one in the vein, which then leaks some, but the skin closed and healed. Again not a big deal unless the bruise is larger than a fist.
Now if someone is take aspirin this effects Platelets which helps to stop bleeding and people who are older usually take aspirin for vascular reasons. Ask grandma if she takes medication such as this. If she in on Heparin or Coumadin which are prescription anti-coagulants then this could be a bigger issue and the site should be watched more closely. In the mean time direct pressure, cold compress and elevation should help. If the bruise looks like it went to her elbow or the opposite side of the phlebotomy procedure I would contact her doctor to rule out any bleeding disorders caused by the aging process, genetic or pharmaceutical.

Answer 3

Elderly people bruise more easily, and the purple-redness is caused by her thin skin and blood veins that has been drawn to the surface. If the bruise is less than 4 inches in diameter, I would just watch it and make sure it dosen't get bigger. If it does, she should see her doctor. Believe me, it will take a while for the bruise to go away. it may last a very long time. By the way, that's awesome you have a grandma like that. she sure rocks!

Answer 4

Bruising is normal when donating blood, especially for someone older. Make sure she gets plenty of fluids and gets something to eat, don't walk around a lot or put anymore stress on the body. Seek medical attention if she starts to feel very nauseous or faint.

Answer 5

Its very normal. Some people get bruises and some don't. Older people would be more apt to get them. As long as it appears like a normal bruise and go aways in 7 to 10 days I would not worry about it.

Answer 6

It is normal for anyone, at any age, to become a bit black and blue after giving blood. You should keep an eye on her, not because of the black and blue mark, but because, giving blood at her age could be a bit risky. Make sure she is not dizzy, and make sure she doesn't get a headache. If she dose anything, that is different from her usual routine, then you should make sure she sees a Doctor.

Answer 7

It's normal to get a bruise the you donate blood but sometime you be bruise when you have divities

Answer 8

its normal i always bruise after giving blood , for future reference apply direct pressure for atleast 1 full minute with the arm elevated above heart level

Answer 9

She just has small veins that are collapsing, when a needle is put in them. I have the same thing, and I'm twenty - plus they have to use a paediatric needle to get any blood out of me.

So don't worry, it's fine.

Answer 10

Why did your Grandma give blood at that age!?!? Take her to a Doctor immediately!!!!

Answer 11

The bruise will disappear on its own.