A member asked:

Routine colonoscy oct.30. iv in radial artery. took ace bandage off at home. huge blue bruise for days. now still have darkened area on arm. why?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Blood probably: extravasated into the tissues around your wrist and may have "tattooed" you in that area. It will most likely resolve over several months.

Answered 6/7/2016

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