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I have an av fistulla made 3 yrs. ago. i'm on dialysis, i lift 5-10 pds. after lifting, i noticed a bruise near the access, can i continue to lift?
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No: Please have the av shunt checked for leakage and patency.
Answered 5/3/2014
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