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I went to go donate blood and got a large bruise afterwards. is this normal?
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Possible: When the needle was withdrawn from your vein pressure was not properly applied or was not long enough. Hole in your vein licked some blood under your skin. Normal - no. Possible - yes. Dangerous - no.
Answered 1/25/2013
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