A 34-year-old female asked:
i'm taking morphine sulfate nd i wake up nd my hands are swollen is this normal?
2 doctor answers
Dr. David Sherer answered
37 years experience Anesthesiology
Histamine: Not usual, but may be caused by histamine release causing leakage of vessels and swelling.
Answered on Sep 21, 2015
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Dr. Jatinder Bhangoo answered
19 years experience Anesthesiology
Not normal: You might be having a allergic rxn..
Answered on Apr 23, 2014
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
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Dr. Gutti Rao answered
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Yes: You may have an infection such as cellulitis/ thrombophlebitis needs immediate attention.
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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered
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Kind off: depend how you sleep if you sleep and you arm under your head you are blocking some of the venous return and that will cause swelling or edema if not ... Read More
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