WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: hematoma after phlebotomy

Re: hematoma after phlebotomy

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 13:27:10 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, mia wrote: >
>The inquiry is not directly OBGYN related but input would be
>appreciated.
>
>At an OBGYN appointment 9 days ago, the doctor drew blood (several vials
>were filled). A day or two after, the area around the place where the
>needles was inserted became bruised (dark blue/red). This bruising has
>since moved slightly up and away from the site of needle insertion and
>is painful when touched and even when I flex my arm. It seems that as
>one part of the bruise heals (changes color to yellow/brown/green),
>another small area gets inflamed.
>
>Is this normal? How concerned should I be? Please explain the
>occurrence.

It is normal, spill blood under the skin spreads and takes a few days to be reabsorbed.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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