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My left upper arm has been slightly swollen for nearly two months. i saw a doctor when it started who gave me no cause. now the right arm is swelling.

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Dr. Lisa Rankin answered

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Follow up appt: Bilateral swollen arms is a symptom that needs to be investigated. There can be be a blockage in either the venous system or lymph system causing these symptoms. You will need some diagnostic testing, such as ultrasound, to make that determination. Insist on proper investigation.

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Answered 5/1/2019

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