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Large Painful Bruise On Elbow Followed By One On Forearm, Swollen And Sore Knuckles On Thumb. What Could This Be?
Hello I have a pAinful large bruise on my elbow now, the first one popped up about 6 weeks ago on the inside of my forearm , both are on the right arm. My knuckle on my thumb is swollen and sore for no reason also. Both of these bruise came up for nO reason, I realize I need to go to the doctor but I do not have insurance, I want to know for sure what this could be first.
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swelling is allergic
please check if you are taking any medicines
you have changed any soap oil cream shampoo or dye brand
any cooking oil
think and you can apply calamine in affected areas or mometasone ointment also
please check if you are taking any medicines
you have changed any soap oil cream shampoo or dye brand
any cooking oil
think and you can apply calamine in affected areas or mometasone ointment also
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