Suggest Treatment For Edema In Legs And Arm

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2015

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Question : YYYY@YYYY I have edema in my legs since Cipro like encounter - now last week my left arm is swollen - should i be alarmed
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Edema post cipro

Detailed Answer:
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You recently took cipro i assume for an infection and now you are experiencing swelling of your arm. This is unusual presentation for an allergic reaction to cipro. If you received the cipro via IV in the left arm then I would be concerned and would recommend you see your medical provider. You could have developed phlebitis from the injection.

If you took the medication orally then I would not think this would be an allergic reaction as a reactions would be systemic and basically everywhere not just your arm.

I would though recommend that you see your medical provider because you may still have phlebitis of the arm from other causes. Then you would need specific treatment for the phlebitis. i.e. anticoagulation.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (59 minutes later)

is this a critical need - i am meeting a new doctor in a couple of weeks - should i wait?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not critical but do not wait 2 weeks

Detailed Answer:
It is not a critical need but I would not wait until next week. I recommend calling and ask to be seen tomorrow and tell them you may have phlebitis of your arm.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar