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What if my arm cast is turning my hand darker and swollen?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Be seen: It sounds like it was put on too tight, or your arm swelled under it. You need to be assessed immediately.
Answered 7/21/2016
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Tight cast: Get evaluated for a tight cast, call the office or hospital that put it on and get seen in follow up or at least find out what is to be expected.
Answered 10/4/2016
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