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I have deep infection from decompression surgery can this cause severe itching on my arms from the infection?
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Itching: can occur with infections. Several causes of this. It can be both directly or indirectly related.
Answered 11/9/2014
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Possible cause: but there could be other causes too. Chec with your doctor.
Answered 11/10/2014
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