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Therapeutic phlebotomy may cause thrombocytosis and chronic iron deficiency (anemia) in some patients. As with any invasive procedure, infection is also a risk.
A hematoma is a mass of clotted blood that forms at an injury site. A fracture hematoma is a clot resulting from a break in a blood vessel within the bone, the marrow space, the periosteum, or the surrounding tissue associated with a bone fracture.
It is not uncommon for a patient to feel dizzy or nauseated during or after phlebotomy.
It is due to leakage of blood from the needle puncture site. It can happen if multiple attempts are done and is also common in elderly and if you are taking aspirin or anti coagulation drugs
Careful drying of the ear at the end of the procedure and application of a pressure bandage can reduce the risk of a hematoma.
An epidural hematoma is a pocket of blood that forms immediately outside the dura mater. The dura mater is the fibrous outermost sheath or membrane that encloses the brain and spinal cord.
In the case of the ear, a hematoma can damage the results of plastic surgery because it creates tension and pressure that distort the final shape of the ear.
Normally, if you eat as usual, you will not loose weight during therapeutic phlebotomy. The blood that you lose can be regenerated by your organism in a few hours. I would recommend you to eat some meat and drink a lot of juice after the procedure to prevent any possible weight loss.
Reparitive phase - 2nd phase of bone healing
Any trauma can lead to a hematoma. Vaginal hematoma can be caused by intercourse.
Yes, it is the first part to repair a bone fracture. It is part one of four major events.
Glucose tolerance test is the most common timed test in phlebotomy. It's a common test given during pregnancy.