Do you bruise when you get your blood drawn? Bleeding, bruising, swelling is variable

This is not always predictable due to the individuals response to the injury.

Do you bruise when you get your blood drawn? I bet sometimes yes and sometimes no. What's the difference?

There are things you can control and things you can't when it comes to bleeding/bruising/swelling and somethings that are myth.

• AVOID ASA (aspirin) for 2 weeks & NSAIDs (i.e., motrin) for 1 week
• AVOID alcohol
• Use small needles
• Apply ice before and immediately after
• AVOID laying down or holding your breath during injections
• Limit activity for 4-6 hours