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Suggest Remedy For Black And Blue Mark Around The Area Where Blood Is Drawn

I had blood taken for testing about a week ago... the next day the area around it turned into a massive black and blue mark..... it really has not gone down... and I know that is from leaked blood from the vein but how can i get it to go down quicker?
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Bleeding into the skin from damaged blood vessels causes bruising. This is also called a bruise. Bruises cause a "black and blue mark" when they first occur. After a few days to weeks, depending on how severe the bruising is, the damaged area will turn more yellowish in color. This is as the body reabsorbs the blood under the skin....Thats normal. it happens to people with sensitive skin, it should go away by itself although it might take a while...That's why they tell you to press down on the puncture site or bend your arm up until you clot..
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Suggest Remedy For Black And Blue Mark Around The Area Where Blood Is Drawn

Bleeding into the skin from damaged blood vessels causes bruising. This is also called a bruise. Bruises cause a black and blue mark when they first occur. After a few days to weeks, depending on how severe the bruising is, the damaged area will turn more yellowish in color. This is as the body reabsorbs the blood under the skin....Thats normal. it happens to people with sensitive skin, it should go away by itself although it might take a while...That s why they tell you to press down on the puncture site or bend your arm up until you clot..