I had a tooth pulled approx. 2 wks ago. The needle was placed in my rt hand due to my tiny rolling veins.Today I noticed that the vein has turned black and there is swollen area at the base of my wrist. I have pain going up my arm into my right shoulder and numbness in my right hand. What is causing
Hello, Bruising and bleeding from a punctured vessel is not uncommon when difficulty arises placing a needle. I do feel uncomfortable that you report pain and numbness after 2 weeks. Were you placed on an antibiotic?  Please return to your treating doctor or physician to evaluate your condition. If an infection has occurred and is spreading you will require an antibiotic and medication to control the inflammation. A large hematoma may take time to resolve. Pressure, swelling and inflammation may occur. Was pressure applied after the needle was removed? Were there any complications with removing the needle? Do you have any bleeding disorder or difficulty clotting? Any other medical conditions? I suggest taking anti-inflammatory medication. Common medications such as Tylenol, Advil and the anti-histamine Ben Chat Doctor.  If your condition worsens seek attention immediately. This may be unrelated due to the time span and may indicate a separate condition or allergic reaction. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope the information provided is useful, and you will soon feel better.