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Why after blood draw in arm a big bruise?
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Normal: Some of the blood drawn during the needle stick leaked inside your skin, its ok and it happens, unless there is a hard lump or extreme pain then you should be ok, it will disappear just like any other bruise.
Answered 4/8/2021
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