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I had blood drawn and i cloud see some blood leaking from the needle entry point in my arm, is this ok? it never happen before! should i worry?

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Dr. Heather Pickett answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: It is just a little drop of your own blood that may have been vacuumed back into syringe with the phlebotomy process.

Answered 4/7/2016

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A member asked:

I had blood drawn and i cloud see some blood leaking from the needle entry point in my arm, is this ok? it never happen before! should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heather Pickett answered

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A week ago I had blood drawn. As the nurse inserted the needle my arm went numb. My wrist is very sore, I think she hit a nerve. Will this go away?