I gave blood at a bloodmobile three days ago and the man who took my blood had a problem with the needle on my right arm. He realized after just a few seconds that the blood had stopped going into the tube, and (I assume) was instead going into the tissue of my arm. He quickly removed the needle, said it might "bruise up" and got ice on my arm. I gave blood from the other arm instead and went on my way. Now, on the the side where there was a problem, half of my upper inner arm is purple, green and nearly black. It doesn't hurt as much as it just looks utterly horrific. The other one looks fine. Should this worry me?
2007-01-09 07:28:25 · 6 answers · asked by zowieshel 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Not at all. It did just what you said. The blood leaked out into the surronding tissue. I would put some ice on it if it becomes uncomfortable and give it a week or so to go away. However if you notice the bruise has a line traveling up your arm you may want to contact your doctor.
2007-01-09 07:42:39 · answer #1 · answered by GI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What likely happened, is that he went through the vein on accident - which is fairly common, and nothing to worry about. The guy gave you good advice - ice it, and keep it elevated if there is a little swelling. If it starts to get hot and has excessive swelling, see if there is a clinic where you can be seen - but as with most bruises, they look worse before they get better. It should start to fade to blues and purples, to reds, and yellows, then will begin to vanish within a week or so.
Feel better soon!
2007-01-09 08:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 00:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the arm is purple, green and nearly black then it is probably healing. It's if you get stripes up your arm that you should worry (but you don't have that). Eventually the body will correct the color of your arm.
2007-01-09 07:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to worry about tinny winny bit
2007-01-09 07:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by abesan46 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doctor and if their is something that needs medical attention sew the guy
2007-01-09 07:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Amyy____x3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋