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What could be the cause of swelling in arms from shoulder to elbow?
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Difficult answer: See your pcp for starters. This is a vague finding. It may represent a myriad of causes ranging from neurogenic causes, circulation problems, injury, inflammation/rheumatologic etc.
Answered 9/12/2015
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