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Had blood drawn from a long vein going down my forearm, its bruised quite badly and hurts. whys this more painful and different?

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Dr. Benjamin Robey answered

Tough to say: It's difficult to say. Sometimes, depending on the size of the needle and expertise of the phlebotomist - the bruising can be worse after a blood draw. If you are bruising easily otherwise or having a lot of bleeding when you brush your teeth - this can be a sign of low platelets which help typically prevent bleeding.

Answered 6/23/2018

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A member asked:

Had blood drawn from a long vein going down my forearm, its bruised quite badly and hurts. whys this more painful and different?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Benjamin Robey answered

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