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
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Content: Most symptoms will resolve of their own accord without intervention from you or your healthcare provider. However, there are a number of precautions you can take to minimize any discomfort you experience: Notify staff. If you’ve found venipuncture to be challenging in the past, make sure that you mention this to the staff at your clinic or hospital. Your doctor, nurse, or other health care professional will do their best to minimize any pain or discomfort, and may be able to offer an anesthetic to help you. Alerting the staff to a history of fainting will also help them to anticipate this possibility and respond appropriately. Treat bruising with R.I.C.E.
– Rest: Avoid heavy lifting (for instance at the gym or when carrying groceries) for at least 36 hours after your blood draw, but gentle exercise can still be beneficial to recovery. – Ice: An ice pack or package of frozen vegetables over the bruise and wider area is most effective immediately after venipuncture.