Suggest Treatment For Swollen Arm

Posted on Sun, 1 May 2016

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Sun, 1 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : i have swelling in my left arm from shoulder to the tip of my fingers. can you tell me the cause or what you think this could be? I stayed in the hottub for two hours yesterday evening.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Swelling can be due to allergy or injury

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. But I need little more detail of the illness.
1. Can you upload picture of your arm ?
2. Do you have only swelling or redness and itching is also there ?
3. Do you have Diabetes or high blood pressure?
please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you. thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (20 hours later)

He has been admitted into hospital for blood clot in arm. His number is 0000. XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Blood clot is a rare in arm

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I wish him a fast recovery. Blood clot in arm is very rare. I think he must be having some coagulation problem to cause clot . Still there are chances of thrombophlebitis or allergic reaction. I hope doctors will keep these things also in diagnosis.
thanks

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