Hi,Today I had some routine blood work done on my right arm.  I went to the gym after, then came home and as I was about to jump in the shower I ever so slightly bumped the inside of my right wrist (right where the wrist meets the arm) and there was immediate pain.  I looked and saw blue bruising and a fairly large swelling.  I figure I popped my vein, but it is still quite sore 3 hours later and wonder when the swelling will go down and the pain will subside.
when blood is taken from vein. we should pply pressure for 5 minutes over the site of prick, and elevate that portion of arm otherwise swelling and pain are noticed.apply pressure pack to stop further bleeding and to give pain relief apply ice pack. take 1 teylenol tablet .