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What Causes Dark Bruise And Swelling At The Site Of Drawing Blood?

I have a bruise that i got after having blood drawn, it has been almost a month and the bruise has not change, it is till very black and blue and has not changed in shape or size, there is also quit a bit of swelling also, should i be concerned? and could it be from anemia?
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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You have problem of bruishing after blood drawing that may be because of blood accumlation surronding area.

Injury to othrt part or blood vessels may cause bruishing.
Low platelets cout cause bruishing more....
Internal bleeding may cause this type of bruishing.

Consent a physician for further diagnosis.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thanks.
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What Causes Dark Bruise And Swelling At The Site Of Drawing Blood?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of bruishing after blood drawing that may be because of blood accumlation surronding area. Injury to othrt part or blood vessels may cause bruishing. Low platelets cout cause bruishing more.... Internal bleeding may cause this type of bruishing. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thanks.