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i have arm swelling after a 20 day hospital stay for fever of unknown origin. once home a few days right arm pain and swelling. no blood clots found. ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Second opinion: I would get another opinion if you are not satisfied with the answers you are presently getting. This may be related to meds, diet, healing, etc. ASK QUESTIONS!!!
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Dr. Katharine Cox
Dr. Katharine Cox commented
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 45 years experience
I would be concerned about an abscess.
Oct 27, 2014

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