Why am I so tired after a blood test?

Feeling tired after blood draw Even if you don't feel light-headed or faint, venipuncture can still be a draining experience and you may feel tired afterwards. In most cases, this will pass gradually — but be sure to seek medical advice if your fatigue does not improve or worsens over the following few hours.

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In general, it’s common to have blood drawn without serious side effects. There are cases, though, where you may experience some or all of the following symptoms:

Pain in the arm after blood draw

Pain at the site of needle insertion is the most common side effect of venipuncture. The degree of pain varies from person to person, but it tends to be most noticeable when the needle initially pierces the surface of the skin and then subsides once the syringe is docked into the vein. The pain or discomfort of a blood draw can increase in cases when a doctor or nurse makes repeated attempts to puncture a suitable vein. This is often the case with children or elderly patients, in patients whose veins are unusually thin, or those who have low blood pressure. It’s also common for bruising to develop after venipuncture — and although this is harmless and usually fades with time, it can be upsetting to some people, particularly if the bruising occurs beyond the point of needle insertion. The more experienced the nurse is, the less likely it is that you’ll end up with bruising. Bruising typically appears around the site of needle insertion (for instance, on the inside of your elbow or wrist), but can spread beyond this location. This is completely normal and should not cause you any concern. Although bruising can be unsightly, it should resolve over the next few days without intervention. Very rarely, pain or discomfort in your arm, hand, or fingers can indicate inflammation of the arm, a tendon or nerve injury, or the puncture of an artery. The staff at the clinic or hospital where your blood draw takes place will be trained to recognize any of these uncommon side effects and offer you the most appropriate treatment and advice. Contact a medical professional if you experience any of the following symptoms after a blood draw:

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They'll fade gradually within 4 to 6 weeks after you finish your treatment. If you notice any skin changes outside the treated area, tell your doctor or nurse. Long-term side effects, which can last up to a year or longer after treatment, may include: A slight darkening of the skin.

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Radiation therapy, also called X-ray therapy, uses high levels of radiation to kill prostate cancer cells or keep them from growing and dividing while minimizing damage to healthy cells. Radiation can be given from a machine outside the body and directed at the prostate (external radiation). Or a surgeon can place radioactive materials into the tumor (internal radiation or brachytherapy). These radioactive materials can be temporary (removed after the proper dose is reached) or permanent. Who Might Benefit From Radiation Therapy? Your doctor might recommend radiation therapy in several situations. It can be the first treatment for cancer that hasn’t spread outside your prostate gland and is “low grade.” The grade is a number that tells you how abnormal your cancer cells look under a microscope. The lower the grade, the more normal-looking your cancer cells are – and, in general, the more likely your cancer is slow-growing. Radiation, along with hormone therapy, might also be part of your first cancer treatment if the disease has spread beyond your prostate into nearby tissues. If you get surgery for prostate cancer, your doctor might recommend you get radiation therapy afterward, too. It can be helpful if the surgeon couldn’t remove all of the cancer or if the cancer comes back in the area of your prostate. If you have advanced prostate cancer, radiation could help keep the disease under control for as long as possible. It can also help prevent or ease symptoms that the cancer might cause.

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