A member asked:

Hello. i'm here to ask about a small greenish/purple spot on my arm. it was from where an i.v needle was placed. it does not hurt. just odd to me.

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Dr. Seema Harichand-Herdt answered

Bruising : It is just some bruising (blood under the skin) from the iv. As your body breaks down blood under the skin, it changes color and will eventually disappear.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/10/2015

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A member asked:

Hello. i'm here to ask about a small greenish/purple spot on my arm. it was from where an i.v needle was placed. it does not hurt. just odd to me.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Seema Harichand-Herdt answered

Dr Ali agreed

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