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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On Swollen Upper Arm
Hello, my husband has a large unexplained bruise on his upper arm and it is swollen so much he cannot get his sleeve comfortably over it, it has kept him awake all night as it painful, I am worried and he does not want to go to the hospital to get it checked out, he said he would go in the morning if it does not improve , but I a worried it may be a blood clot. thanks
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Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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He may take advil three times a day after meals to reduce pain and inflammation.support arm in a sling.
Apply locally voltage gel.
Get in touch with a doctor for check up
He may take advil three times a day after meals to reduce pain and inflammation.support arm in a sling.
Apply locally voltage gel.
Get in touch with a doctor for check up
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