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A 43-year-old female asked:
I have swelling in my left arm above the wrist to my elbow and my left leg below my knee, on the right side. what could cause this? do i need to see
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. David Houghtonanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Unusual: Very unusual to have swelling in one arm and one leg. A medical exam would be needed to figure that out.
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
Exam needed: Swelling of the forearm is quite unusual unless there has been a recent injury causing bleeding inside the area. If no trauma then a blockage in a vein is suspected. Swelling in the lower leg could be due to poor vein valves or pheblitis. I recommend that your Physician see you for diagnosis and treatment.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 19, 2015
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