Is It Normal To Have Swollen Bicep While Taking Dialysis Treatment?

Posted on Sun, 12 Jan 2014

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Sun, 12 Jan 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am a new dialysis patient. one day after my 6th treatment my bicep is unusally swollen and sore. it started this almost immediately

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Detail Follows Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. This is not a direct complication of dialysis. But this can occur as a result of thrombophlebitis or cellulitis of the arm where , cannula is injected for blood flow. If it is not in the arm where any cannulation is done , it is unlikely to be due to dialysis related complication. Tell me following things : 1. Is any cannulation being done in the same arm? 2. Any fever? 3. Any trauma over that area? 4. Place of dialysis access - Jugular vein in neck / AV Fistula / Femoral Catheterization? This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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