I was curling weights, when I set the bar down I noticed one of my vain on my arm turn red and brused?
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Then you are overworking out. Its not about how many times you lift the weight but more about what you eat. Eating the right foods and doing a normal workout with less repitiions will give you better results.\n\nI'm afraid the only thing you can do is take some time off of your workouts until your blodd vessel repairs itself.\n\nNext time use more weight and less repitions no more then ten.For increased muscle mass eat more or use the muscle building shakes.\n\nMike
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Well, it's tough to say.  You could go back to the place that pierced you and ask.  You could go see a doctor.  You may have ripped it a bit... if it is really red and oozing and irritated it may be infected, in which case you will need antibiotics.  So if it gets worse or doesn't get better or you get a fever go to a doctor immediately.
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dudue take this seriuosly "you'er detoriating!"\nok just kidding,you shed dead cells evryday (yes cell are to small to see), here's the catch sometimes our skin just peels as an new layer takes it's place, so hurray you got new skin! ok that was too hype but it's normal, it could be that or an alergic reaction to detergent, dishwashing liquid or any thing, but if it doesn't hurt, itch or bleed then there's nothing to worry about
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haha this was just asked i thought.  I get the same problem on my upper arms bro, coco butter lotion W/ vitemin E twice a day when you get up and when you go to sleep every day.  It will take the color out of the marks and if they're smaller make em heal away.
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well I'm a massage therapist so i would say you pulled a muscle. but i could be wrong. I would have to look. I hope your shoulder gets better.
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could be a sign of circulation problems. you need to see a doctor, it is nothing to mess around with.
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Could be the start of a kidney infection or you could've pulled a muscle.
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you may of trapped a small nerve rather than pulled a muscle.but wen you pull a muscle usually it doesnt bruise from the outside.it sounds more like a trapped nerve because offthe pain shifting.get checked out by your doctor
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Sounds like you need a DR.,opinion not a bunch of strangers on a computer.I know someone with the same prob. except it's the whole left arm and hand.I guessed a nerve pinched off or maybe poor circulation, but hey I'm no DR.
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if you've been working out a lot, like  A LOT then your whole body feels bruised.. and it just makes it worse when ppl touch or grab you.. if thats what your asking.. \nGood Luck
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Could be you broke open a capillary under your skin. It will heal in time. But visiting a skin Dr. is probably a good idea.
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Lupus is an autoimmune disorder and it could cause undue inflammation to any part of the part. I guess your hand as had been disturbed by the puncture had caused an autoimmune response to the site causing your own cells  to swell when in fact the bruise from the venipuncture had been healed already. \n\nTry to check it with your physical,  it might be another thing. Lupus might have done it or maybe a dislodged catheter tip had been left in your tissues causing it to swell from time to time. But i guess your lupus has a  big part for it. There are lots of possibilities/reasons to cause it.
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No it isn't strictly normal but equally is something that does occaionally occur.  You should go back and consult your doctor and ask for their advise as to the best route forwards.  Possible repeat xrays or more physio or even acupuncture.  Whatever you decide make sure you don't just sit it out, if I had done that i would have lost the use of my left arm!!!
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Just red, with no other symptoms? That is bizarre (MD here). Gotta suspect something vascular as the primary cause, but can't tell much given that we know nothing of your broader history (immediate and past).\n\nGood luck. If any redness begins to spread upward towards the armpit, especially if there are streaks of red going up your arm, and particularly if you develop a fever, then get your behind to your doc or your local ER, OK?
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sounds like bad circulation. go to the doctor to get checked out.
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In addition to what has already been posted, sometimes allergies to foods or environmental agents can cause swelling.   Another cause could be blood pooling in the extremities (usually as a result of clasping your fists too tightly during exercise).  Elevate and/or cool the swollen area and if it doesn't return to normal within a few minutes, call your doctor.
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No wait, don't do anything stupid. \n\nGo see a doctor about it, it is not supposed to be painful when you pull the skin back.. The doc will fix it ...its no big deal really...good luck :)