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What Causes Blue Lump In The Area Where Needle Was Used To Take Blood?

Had blood taken this morning . The tech couldn't get blood out where she had needle . I told her I have small veins and sometimes needle goes thru vein. After about 2 minutes she tried other arm which she found blood easily, now I have small blue lump where she tried first time. Is this normal?
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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Thank you for query.There is no need to panic.If it is small it will subside by itself within days.If it enlarges,ulcerates, become more painful, then you need to consult a doctor. otherwise it is quite normal.just relax do not tamper it and forget it.
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What Causes Blue Lump In The Area Where Needle Was Used To Take Blood?

Thank you for query.There is no need to panic.If it is small it will subside by itself within days.If it enlarges,ulcerates, become more painful, then you need to consult a doctor. otherwise it is quite normal.just relax do not tamper it and forget it.