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The bruise is on the upper arm and no where near the puncture from where the blood was drawn and it is tender in that area. but while my blood was being drawn the physician did tell me i was going to get a bruise because he made many adjustments during th
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Its just: a hematoma...small collection of blood under your skin. Apply heat and NOT TO WORRY ! Your body will re-absorb it !!!!!
Answered 3/28/2015
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