What Causes Swelling On Left Arm?

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014

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Mon, 7 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : My left arm and hand are sullen,I notice it this morning, shoul I be concerend

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Due to compression of this nerve root. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain and swelling in your arm and hand. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. Another possibility of vascular occlusion,for this you may need colour Doppler. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (7 minutes later)

Is there anything I can do now for the sullening I am in no pain

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (17 hours later)

Brief Answer: Explained below Detailed Answer: Hello again. Not to worry for swelling without pain. You can do ice or warm fomentation which ever is more effective. Keep limb elevated and do active finger movement. Medicine like trypsin and chymotrypsin will help in reducing swelling. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.

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