Pro Tips For The Most Pleasant Experience With Blood Draws
Dr. V. Nunes is a phlebologist practicing in Camarillo, CA. Dr. Nunes is a medical doctor specializing in veins and venous diseases. As a phlebologist, Dr. Nunes diagnoses, treats and in certain cases prevents diseases of the veins. Dr. Nunes may treat vein disorders like clotting disorders, varicose veins, leg ulcers,... more
It's always so surprising how many people are unaware of just how important hydration is when it comes to labs. Hydration is key for a pleasant experience. This is especially true if you tend to have hard-to-find veins or rolling veins.
Heat can be very beneficial as well so adding a heating pad or some sort of heating ailment on your veins prior to the draw. These two suggestions alone will be extremely beneficial to have a painless more pleasant experience at the laboratory. Many people also are unaware that during a fast black coffee, tea, and water are still considered fasting. The moment you add even a drop of creamer, sugar, or any additive it then becomes non-fasting. So drink water and plenty of it!
