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I hv a superficial bld clot in my lft arm.burn, pain frm my shldr to my wrist. i've iced, heat as well as ibprfn n stll pain.wht shud i do 2 treat?

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Get it looked at: Have a doctor evaluate this under direct exam it should be more apparent or at least the need for diagnostic studies.

Answered 5/4/2013

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A member asked:

I hv a superficial bld clot in my lft arm.burn, pain frm my shldr to my wrist. i've iced, heat as well as ibprfn n stll pain.wht shud i do 2 treat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Hardin answered

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