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What Causes A Small Lump After Drawing Blood From Left Arm?

i got blood drawn yesterday around 2 in my bend crease on the obosite side of my elbow, about 4pm yesterday i noticed a small bump about 5 inches to the left of the blood draw site on the side of my arm. i thought nothing of it and after a few hours it continued to grow. now it is about the size of a small baseball in regards to width. it very sore and itchy. what could this be
Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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Hi,
It seems that there might be having some extravasation of blood in surrounding area producing hematoma.
If size is increasing then apply some pressure bandage over the part.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a days for 2-3 days.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes A Small Lump After Drawing Blood From Left Arm?

Hi, It seems that there might be having some extravasation of blood in surrounding area producing hematoma. If size is increasing then apply some pressure bandage over the part. Apply ice pack 2-3 times a days for 2-3 days. Ok and take care.