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My left arm from my albow down to my hand is swollen and have a little rash on my hand as well and a little num?
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Time to see doc: Your symptoms are suggesting a local infection with edema or swelling causing numbness through nerve compression. Time is of essence in order to preserve function. If not treated timely your condition may progress and result in permanent loss of function.
Answered 2/16/2017
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Urgent: This could be a skin infection or a blood clot and should be evaluated right away. Please visit you doctor or go to the ER
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