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How do i massage my swollen arm to reduce its swelling?
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Wear compression sle: Wear a compression sleeve. It is impossible to massage your own are adequately . If you have someone to do it have your physical therapist teach them.
Answered 9/2/2015
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Not so easy: If you have lymph edema of the arm you should see a specialist. If you have swelling of the arm for no particular reason you should see a specialist as well because you could have a deep vein thrombosis.
Answered 12/20/2011
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