ER visit

[anonleo]

I’m at the ER and they tried to take my blood and one of my veins blew and now it’s hard and has a knot. Is this normal? I’m scared. They said it was but I don’t trust it

[Agora1]

anonleo, this can happen at times and is usually not serious but must be addressedby the medical team in the ER. As bad as the name sounds, it should heal in a couple weeks.

Of course, blood cannot be drawn from that vein and another area needs to be found.

I've had that happen to me a couple times. It should heal nicely.

Sorry it got you upset. xx

[anonleo in reply to Agora1]

The nurse who did it said it was normal but I’ve never had it happen before.

[Agora1 in reply to anonleo]

It may not be normal but it does happen. A little shake, the needle too large etccan cause the puncture to go through the other side of the vein causing a little

blood to leak out.

What did they do for it?

[anonleo in reply to Agora1]

They held a cotton ball on it and now there’s one taped down on it

[anonleo in reply to anonleo]

He said it was because I’m dehydrated so he gave me fluids in a different vein

[Agora1 in reply to anonleo]

Hydration is very important for the circulation of our blood.Try to breathe and just relax as the IV hydrates you.

(and yes it would be done in a different vein) xx

You will be okay. Breathe

[anonleo in reply to Agora1]

I feel a bit better after a bag of fluids. And it’s not as purple anymore. Just waiting on my lab results.

xxxxxxxx I hope all is well with you!!!

[Agora1 in reply to anonleo]

I'm happy to hear that anonleo xKeep us updated on your results xx

[anonleo in reply to Agora1]

Was yours like a knot?

[Agora1 in reply to anonleo]

I think that knot you are talking about is a hematoma.A little collection of blood under the tissue which will dissipate

by itself. xx