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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

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Dr. Shanthi.E
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Dr. Shanthi.E

General & Family Physician

Exp 17 years

Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Nagamani Ng

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr.Raju

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Exp 16 years

Dark Blood When Drawn

Premium Questions

Dr.   Ivan R. Rommstein MD

Hi there. I had routine blood drAwn from my left elbow today. I'm used to this procedure, this time ......again, I'm used to getting blood drawn and never experienced this before. Help? There is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Mukund Savaskar MD

My daughter gave blood through the red cross today. When they inserted the needle a large air filled bubble formed underneath her skin. The supervisor came over and wiggled the needle until the blood ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukund Savaskar ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Atul Wankhede MD

HAd an ahtroscopy 2 weeks ago for a lateral meniscus tear... this morning, the surgeon removed blood from my knee. When can I expect the swelling to go away (16 yrs old, 6ft, 170lbs? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Atul Wankhede ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf MD

I had blood drawn at my wrist. Its a week later and it hurts not exactly where the puncture was but a little higher up one week later when i touch it. Its sore when i touch not excrutiating. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

My physical therapist thinks i may have low magnesium i take metatoporol and im wondering if it is ok to take a supplement i cant get to my doctor till thursday to get blood drawn to check my mag ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.    Muhammad Hanif MD

I have a long bruise 5cms up and 2cms along from where the needle was inserted for the blood test. The bruise is also surrounded by patchy dark areas. Why am I bruising in a different area to the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Hanif ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Harish Naik MD

I had blood drawn yesterday (Tuesday). A few hours later, a large dark purple bruise showed up below my elbow. It s about the size of a large man s thumb. Then tonight, my upper arm is warm and sort ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harish Naik ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Pragnesh Vachharajani MD

I had blood drawn about a month ago and it turned into this huge bruise that took two weeks to go away. I had blood drawn again 4 days ago in the other arm. It bruised but not as bad as the last... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.     Imraan Hussain MD

Lately when I have lab work done and by lately I mean since Sept of 2012 I have noticed the blood in the vials drawn isn t the typical dark red blood. It looks more like a very light or... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Imraan Hussain ( Pediatrician)
Dr.  Shanthi.E MD

yesterday, I had blood drawn to test me for thyroid storm. Now where the blood was drawn, the bruise is about 4 inches around where the needle went in. It s sore and painful. Dark purple... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shanthi.E ( General & Family Physician)