What Causes Swelling In The Right Leg And Arm While Having Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Posted on Thu, 6 Oct 2016

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Question : I am experiencing swelling in my right leg and right arm. I had Hodgkins Disease 25 years ago and took Chemo and radiation, what could this be?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. The cause of swelling can be due to several reasons

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome to HCM.

You did not mention the site of Hodgkin's lymphoma that you suffered long back.

The swelling in right leg and right arm can be explained by either lymph nodal enlargement of axilla and groin or if you had received radiation as a part of treatment to these areas in the past.
A clinical examination followed by ultrasound imaging of these areas can be helpful.

Let me know if you've any further queries.
Thanks and regards

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