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Gave blood@redcross got bruise afterwards. 2 weeks passed bruise getn bigr all the way up arm black and purple went to doc said put ice on it no chng.
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See MD: If the area bruising and swelling is getting bigger than get it in person evaluation with the doctor
Answered 5/31/2015
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