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A member asked:

My hand is swollen and darker at the wrist after i removed the cast should i worry ?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: These are normal signs after removing a cast. Glad that your arm is healing well. :)

Dr Mahnensmith and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/18/2014

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