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Hello, my right arm has small red dots on it and is slightly discolored. it also feels a little swollen and is colder than my left arm. any ideas?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swollen cool arm: Go to ER. may be a clot in an artery which is a medical emergency or compartmetn syndrome ,or low platelets from medication / unknown reason.GO to ER now

Answered 4/24/2015

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