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What should i do? i have painful, swollen and stiffness in my left arm?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor soon: This could be one of a few things. One could be a compartment syndrome and it is an emergency and needs to be treated soon. See a doctor soon.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/26/2015

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