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What Causes Black Discoloration And Swelling On The Arm?

My daughter is 36 years old she has been exposed to be bugs recently and now her arm look black and blue swollen maybe even blistered could bed bug do that?
She is in no position to pay for anything is there any free information out there that is totally put there to help people not just to make a buck???????
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hello dear
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your concern in depth .

@ This indicates Hematoma formation ( secondary to cellulitis following bug
bite )
@ Suggestions for better recovery
# Keep the hand in elevation position ( arm sling )
# Apply ice over it every 4 - 5 hourly for 10 minutes each
# Keep it clean with anti septic liquid wash
# Need of antibiotic , anti inflammatory drugs require clinical assessment

Hope this will help you .
Feel always free to ask any further questions regarding this .
Thanks for patience evaluation of my answer .
Regards .
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What Causes Black Discoloration And Swelling On The Arm?

Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your concern in depth . @ This indicates Hematoma formation ( secondary to cellulitis following bug bite ) @ Suggestions for better recovery # Keep the hand in elevation position ( arm sling ) # Apply ice over it every 4 - 5 hourly for 10 minutes each # Keep it clean with anti septic liquid wash # Need of antibiotic , anti inflammatory drugs require clinical assessment Hope this will help you . Feel always free to ask any further questions regarding this . Thanks for patience evaluation of my answer . Regards .