A member asked:

I have a slight swelling on the upper part of my right hand - the other side of the palm - and it is painful - ?

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Could be infection: It is difficult to tell exactly what you have due to limited info, but trauma, tendinitis, phlebitis (inflammation in vein) can cause such symptoms. Infection (cellulitis) is more of a concern here. If you recently had iv/blood draw, bug bite, scratched by cat/dog/rose thorn etc...And now have swollen hand, please consult doc for eval. Sorry i can't tell for sure. Consult doc. Good luck.

Answered 7/18/2015

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