Title: Proven Tips to Prevent and Relieve Symptoms After Blood Draw
Headings: Proven Tips to Prevent and Relieve Symptoms After Blood Draw
Proven Tips to Prevent and Relieve Symptoms After Blood Draw
Getting blood drawn: Side effects
Pain in the arm after blood draw
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How to prevent side effects and fainting from a blood draw
What not to do after getting your blood drawn

Content: Although bruising can be unsightly, it should resolve over the next few days without intervention. Very rarely, pain or discomfort in your arm, hand, or fingers can indicate inflammation of the arm, a tendon or nerve injury, or the puncture of an artery. The staff at the clinic or hospital where your blood draw takes place will be trained to recognize any of these uncommon side effects and offer you the most appropriate treatment and advice. Contact a medical professional if you experience any of the following symptoms after a blood draw: Stiffness, weakness, or aching in the arm
Pain that worsens when you move the arm
Severe or worsening tingling in the arm
Severe or worsening swelling in the arm
Redness or inflammation in the arm
Change of color or temperature in the arm or hand
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Feeling light headed after blood draw
A small minority of the population will feel faint after a blood draw — this can include feeling light-headed, dizzy, hot, sweaty, or nauseous. An even smaller number may actually faint. Even though this can be an unpleasant experience, it’s nothing to be worried about and the staff at your clinic or hospital will be well prepared to deal with cases like this. Feeling tired after blood draw
Even if you don’t feel light-headed or faint, venipuncture can still be a draining experience and you may feel tired afterwards. In most cases, this will pass gradually — but be sure to seek medical advice if your fatigue does not improve or worsens over the following few hours. How to prevent side effects and fainting from a blood draw
Side effects like pain and bruising after a blood draw are common, but should not cause you great concern.