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A member asked:
Hi what causes green veins on the arm and its abit painful...it happened after i took blood test two days ago.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Phlebitis: You may have developed a bruise at the blood draw site, or even a minor infection/inflammation like phlebitis. If it worsens, see the Dr.
Answered 7/24/2014
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