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Have to wait to see my doctor next week and swelling on upper left arm spreading and arm feels sore, weak , shall i go to hospital and get it checked?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Call your doctor's office to see if he/she can see you right now. If not , go to an urgent care or er.

Answered 1/30/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Call Doctor first: Please page your doctor or call them first to see if they can see you urgently or if they recommend you to the er.

Answered 1/30/2014

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A member asked:

Have to wait to see my doctor next week and swelling on upper left arm spreading and arm feels sore, weak , shall i go to hospital and get it checked?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

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