What happens when you blow a vein? If you have ever had the misfortune of blowing your vein, you know exactly what happens. Your veins are part of the circulatory system, which transports blood and other substances through your body. Valves in the veins ensure that blood flows in only one direction and that nothing is accidentally pushed back up to the heart or lungs (which would cause pulmonary embolisms). Occasionally, these valves fail and cause blood to pool in an area rather than flow through the entire vein.
Causes of Vein Blowing:
Vein blowing can happen for many reasons. The most common are strain and exposure to cold temperatures. It is more common for people with small veins to blow veins because their skin is thinner and the veins are closer to the surface of the skin. Injuries like cuts, burns, or scrapes can also cause vein blowing. Strong emotions such as stress, anger, and sadness may be related to vein-blowing as well. Certain medical conditions such as lymphedema or varicose veins may make you more likely to blow a vein too.
Symptoms:
If an artery is cut, the body’s natural clotting process will try to stop the bleeding. Without enough blood getting to the injured part of the body, a person can lose consciousness, have trouble breathing, or go into shock. If there is not enough blood flow to an organ (heart, liver, kidney), it can be permanently damaged. Internal bleeding can also cause massive amounts of blood loss and death if left untreated.
How to Identify Blown Veins on Other People:
The most common veins to blow are the ones in your arms, but it can happen anywhere. If you see that someone has a hard time rolling up their sleeves or buttoning their shirt when they’re sitting down, they may have blown one of the veins in their arms. Other telltale signs of blown veins are dark purple blotches on the skin and bruising along the vein’s path. It’s also possible to spot blown veins by looking at someone’s hands and wrists. The coloration might extend from the inside of the arm onto either side of the hand or onto the wrist, with an obvious line where there is no coloration against lighter skin.
Avoiding Blown Veins:
A vein is an individual blood vessel, usually in the arm. A vein can be blown when the needle is too deeply inserted or if you pull back on the syringe too quickly, which causes blood to flow into it. This can lead to clots forming in the vein and being pushed downstream by the pulse of your heart, meaning they could block an artery. The most common area for this to happen is in your legs, which can lead to pain and swelling. If you have recently blown a vein, avoid sitting or lying down so that gravity doesn’t cause clots to form.
What To Do If Someone Else Has Blown a Vein:
If someone else has blown their vein, and you do not have access to professional medical help, the best thing you can do is stay calm. There are several things you can do to help prevent infection and ease pain. First, clean the area with soap and water or hydrogen peroxide. If there is an open wound, cover it with a bandaid. Place an ice pack on the area for 20 minutes at a time, taking breaks every 5 minutes so that the skin does not become numb. Keep it elevated above the heart if possible to reduce swelling in the veins.
Health Benefits of Getting Regular Massages:
Massages have been shown to have many health benefits such as reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and even improving immune response. Massages can also help those with chronic pain conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia by easing their symptoms. Massage therapy is an effective way to treat conditions of the muscular-skeletal system, such as back pain and neck aches, by releasing tension in the muscles. The deep pressure applied during massage helps break down scar tissue that can form around joints from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow. It also enhances blood circulation which provides more oxygen to the muscles and thus speeds up recovery time for injuries.
Final Thoughts:
When you blow a vein, it can be very painful. It will most likely start to hurt within five minutes of the injury, but sometimes, there may not be any pain at all. There is also the possibility of experiencing blood in the urine or passing blood when going to the bathroom. Fortunately, these symptoms should go away within one week if you let your body heal on its own. The best thing you can do to help your body is to drink lots of fluids and avoid strenuous exercise.
