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Left hand swollen after my triple bypass. can't seem to get any answer from the doctors here. treatment given: morphine, steroids & ketamine. pls help?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

How long?: How long after bypass? Did you have an IV infiltrate (the most common cause?) if so, give it time and it will resolve on its own. Be sure it's not infected.

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

Left hand swollen after my triple bypass. can't seem to get any answer from the doctors here. treatment given: morphine, steroids & ketamine. pls help?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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