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12yr old boy has upper arm heat, lump, and swell. it went down but now it hurts to touch, like bruise.

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Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

See a doctor: It isn't clear how long he's had the swelling and pain, but it should probably be checked.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 1/22/2014

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A member asked:

12yr old boy has upper arm heat, lump, and swell. it went down but now it hurts to touch, like bruise.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

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