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What cause my hands and forearms to be severely swollen for 5 days? ultra sound shows that i do not have dvt.
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Need more info: Your hands can swell symmetrically from inflammation in the joints or from edema. There are tests to determine that and find out the cause.
Answered 9/28/2016
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