I gave blood 11 days ago. A few days after I noticed a rather large bruise. It's about 6 inches long and 4 inches wide; it's not a solid bruise. It's become sore within the last 4 days. I can't bend it without it becoming painful. I've been told that my blood went under my skin. It took less than 5 minutes to give the pint of blood. What should I do?
2007-07-16 15:37:29 · 6 answers · asked by nosredna3 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
it is normal...but never be afraid or weary of calling your doctor!!
2007-07-16 15:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by maeve J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call the blood bank where you gave the blood and ask them for advice.
You have a hematoma from the venipuncture and if it is not red, hot or draining it should be ok. Usually when something like this occurs, they suggest you put ice on it, but it has been so long, there is not much you can do except elevate your extremity and wait for it to go down. They may suggest a hot pack depending on the problem
2007-07-16 22:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing that is just normal. It will hurt for a few days and the bruise may look worse but if the pain persists after a week you might want to call the doctor or even the blood bank that you donated it to.
2007-07-16 22:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by starynight39 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a icepack on it for like five minutes three times a day. it will help with the bruise and pain.
2007-07-16 22:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait. It will go away in a few days. Warm compresses will help.
2007-07-17 11:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes go see a doctor because we dont know what is wrong with you and it may be serious, so please go..the pain is enough of an indicator something may be wrong
2007-07-16 22:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by kelly_hotma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋