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How long should a bruise from having blood drawn from my arm last?

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10 days: Usually a bruise resolves in 7 to 10 days. It will change color from blue to green to yellow as it revolves.

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Answered 7/11/2018

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Depends: Usually 1~2 weeks. But for elders and someones taking blood-thinning meds including aspirin, it may last longer.

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7-10 days: Bruises usually last 7-10 days and turn different colors as the bilirubin is metabolized.

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Been already 2 weeks since I went to get my blood drawn, and I have this bruise that is just somewhat getting bigger up along my arm. What should I do?

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