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I injected ozempic into my stomach and somehow hit a small vein. there was some blood and a small purple bump around the vein puncture site. should i be worried?

Q: i injected ozempic into my stomach and somehow hit a small vein. there was some blood and a small purple bump around the vein puncture site. should i be worried?

: No need to worry, however take precaution for the future, including post injection pressure for long enough to reduce bleeding. The bump should go down in a day or two, otherwise if it spreads with redness make sure to seek prompt evaluation.

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

No need to worry, however take precaution for the future, including post injection pressure for long enough to reduce bleeding. The bump should go down in a day or two, otherwise if it spreads with redness make sure to seek prompt evaluation.

Answered 10/20/2022

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A member asked:

I injected ozempic into my stomach and somehow hit a small vein. there was some blood and a small purple bump around the vein puncture site. should i be worried?

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

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