Got blood drawn for Diabetes? Is it supposed to look like this?!
Question: Got blood drawn for Diabetes!? Is it supposed to look like this!?
I got my blood drawn for a diabetes test and, like always, they took a lot!. Well, it's been a day and there's a prominentblack and blue mark around the area plus the vein next to it is much more visible (my veins normally aren't because I have darker skin)
Is this normal!? Should I ice it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Is this normal!? Should I ice it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Sounds like the tech who drew your blood wasn't very proficient at it, and you got bruised in the process!. The black and blue mark will fade by itself!. I suppose ice won't hurt, but I doubt if it will help much!. They say vitamin C is helpful in healing a bruise!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yes!. sometimes the area and the vein will bruise up after getting blood drawn!. You could probably ice it if you want!. That may help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com