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A week ago i had an iv in my hand. the iv site got a green-brown bruise out of the middle of no where today, what could cause this?

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Hematoma: During the placement of your IV blood leeked around IV catheter under your skin. Hematoma ( bruise) changes color over absorption. You did not notice the bruise originally , but due to the color change it became more noticeable. Should go away within few days.

Dr Hick agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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