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My mom had her the fistula taken down 1 wk ago. her arm is swollen around fistula and is very painful. it is also very hard. is this normal?
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Not really: I suspect that your mother may have a hematoma...A collection of blood at the surgery site. I would get her back to the surgeon that took down the fistula so he can evaluate the arm. Good luck.
Answered 3/13/2014
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I dont think so.: I assume you are talking about a dialysis fistula. Could be infection. She needs to see the doctor who did the surgery.
Answered 11/5/2012
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