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hi i just cut my leg n the blood started running down my leg such a dark red almost black any ideas i felt rough recently too

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Hi

Well, venous blood is quite dark, whereas arterial blood, which is oxygenated, is bright red.

I hope that is helpful.

Best wishes.

Dave

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