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Hi i had an old hip injury iv been to surgn and now vascular spealist they dono wats wrong to be diagnosed nxt is pain clinlic . symptoms swalln whole right side, feet, leg, arm and hand plus chronic pain all the time?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Unilateral Swelling: Studies show that unilateral swelling has a large differential diagnosis which includes lymphedema and obstruction of venous return. The lymphatic and venous drainage of the upper and lower extremities are separate so your MD may entertain a diagnosis of congenital lymphedema. Imaging will be paramount in determining the anatomical cause of any obstruction, and a full H&P including family history

Answered 10/30/2017

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Dr. answered

CRPS?: Some of your symptoms are consistent with complex region pain syndrome. It's believed to be caused by damage to the peripheral or central nervous system, usually after an injury. Here is an article about the condition: https://www.southerncross.co.nz/group/medical-library/complex-regional-pain-syndrome-crps Seeing a pain specialist is a reasonable move.

Answered 2/25/2020

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