Would you prick your finger for blood ?
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not unless it was medical reasons. though saying that I give blood every four months and they have to prick my finger for that.
1092946
These are the only complicatios I found.  I suppose if were hemopheliac blood donation could be fatal.\n\n"Finger prick and needle insertion typically cause only minor discomfort. Phlebotomists may however experience difficulties in obtaining enough blood from some donors.\n\nDuring or shortly after the donation, hypovolemia may occasionally lead to a drop in blood pressure with some donors experiencing light-headedness or fainting. In some cases this may necessitate cancelling the donation, restoring blood volume with an intravenous infusion, or placing the donor in a Trendelenburg position (on a stretcher tilted "legs up"). Beverages may be given to further replenish blood volume, and the donor may have to remain in a horizontal position for a while under monitoring. Most blood banks encourage donors to rest for several minutes after donation (often while eating and drinking) to let them adjust to the loss of blood and reduce the risk of these problems.\n\nIn less than 1% of cases, improperly inserting the needle is followed by bruising of the arm in the weeks afterwards.[3]\n\nNegative medical reactions to blood donation are rare and blood bank staff are trained to handle them.'
120705
The changes are pretty low but it is possible. Hepertitis can enter your body thought the nail bed and if you have any recent cuts, scrapes or wounds on your finger it increases the risk more.
527006
Someone stabbed a pencil deep into the back of my hand in high school.  I still have the blue mark where the lead broke off.  I think the doctor cutting open my hand to get out the broken pencil pieces hurt more than the stabbing.\n\nI just have to wonder how bored you are to stab YOURSELF.
524892
you could, but you might burn yourself. or lose your hand.
910594
In all honesty there are some people who are scared by it.  But there are also plenty who are not.  In my experience, it is the IDEA of the whole process that unnerves most people, not anything that really happens.\n\nI spent years being the guy who draws blood.  Here is generally what happens:\n\nYou go to the right place, either with an appointment or just dropping in (depending on the kind of place you're going).  You fill out a form and are asked a bunch of questions about your recent history, so they can tell if you're likely to have a blood-borne disease.  The questions aren't usually things you'd need a doctor to answer... more like "what countries have to travelled to in the last few years", "have you used intravenous drugs", and "are you aware of being exposed to anyone with malaria".  Some of them can be a little embarassing, but the professional who goes over your questions has heard it all (you can't imagine!), so there's no need to feel uncomfortable.  But TELL THE TRUTH.  The blood will be tested anyway, and who wants to pass on a disease?!\n\nThen they'll set you down either on a couch with an armrest or lying down on a bed.  They'll roll up a sleeve and look for a good vein in the antecubital area of your arm (on the inside and below the elbow).  They may mark the spot, and from then on it's important to keep your arm pretty still.\n\nThe area will be scrubbed with an antibiotic and allowed to dry, a device like a rubber strap or a blood-pressure cuff will be tightened around your upper arm to build up pressure, then they'll stick the needle in your arm.  You will probably feel a sensation not unlike someone giving you a fairly strong pinch at that point, and perhaps a bit of stinging as well.\n\nIf all goes well, both of those sensations will fade fairly quickly (often by the time they're done loosening the strap).  Sometimes the procedure is even entirely painless.  And sometimes for one reason or another the needle isn't positioned right, so they'll need to adjust it (that can be painful sometimes, and sometimes not).\n\nAt that point you will probably be directed to squeeze your hand every few seconds to keep the blood flowing, but keep the rest of your arm still.  The actual bleeding part takes anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes or so.  Since, as I mentioned, that part is usually entirely painless, you may be surprised when someone comes over and tells you that you're done.\n\nDon't move your arm yet!  They'll pull the needle out (sometimes that hurts a bit, if you've already formed a clot around it) and have you hold your arm in the air and apply pressure to stop the bleeding.  After a half-minute or so, they'll take your arm down and wrap it in a bandage.  Then there's nothing left but to have juice and cookies and rest for about 15 more minutes so they can make sure you're okay.  All together, the whole procedure should take about an hour.\n\nAfter that, most people don't experience any major effects of note, though many report feeling a little less energetic for a day or so.  Though I've known people who went off to play sports right after (I wouldn't recommend it).\n\nThere are a few things you can do to make things a lot easier.  The biggest is to drink LOTS of water and avoid caffeine.  This puts more stuff in your veins, so they're easier to see and hit, and so you are also much less prone to have negative effects.  Also, the interview is obviously easier and faster if you know what they're asking, so you may want to review your recent travel history and think about any major illnesses you've had and the like before you go (some people who travel a lot bring a card with all the dates and places).\n\nThere are some bad things that COULD happen to you when donating, but in years of drawing blood from thousands of people I've never seen some of them happen.  Usually the
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It feels like a mild pinch by someone with long fingernails . . .not too much pain at all . .\n\nmy advice . . .if you're squeamish, don't look at the needle, and don't watch the blood coming out . . .just turn your head or shut your eyes, and keep them shut for a minute or two.
107775
yes, if it gets into your blood stream
474189
I broke my pinky finger a few years back.  My finger is crooked now, sort of like a bump on top.  Goes with breaking bones, I guess.
893620
probably not, but i wouldn't let him bite you and draw blood just to be sure.
241845
Well, you could have a knife taped to your hand, aiming to stab yourself...
160725
Prick it with sterilized needle.
911647
Yes, seek medical attention.
279954
why would you want to poop on your fingers?
1153132
Get checked!  There are kits you can get that will test your blood, you prick your finger and test your blood sugar.  Don't let it go, it could lead to more serious problems!
633162
cut off a finger and,  \n\nUhh I guess that wont work\nnever mind
139668
Better don't do it. What for you are drawing your own  blood ? Is it for investigations ? If it so let the Lab.technician or nurse do It.