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Recent procedures and blood work done right arm preferred for iv. arm randomly a week later developed large bruise across inner forearm and inner upper arm. it and armpit are extremely tender to touch. no swelling is present. possible dvt-ue?
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Reassurance : Most likely you were bruised due to vein infiltration. DVT of an arm is uncommon. If worsening, could raise bleeding concerns. Check back with those involved
Answered 11/27/2020
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