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I have lymphodema in my left upper arm. friday, it began swelling and getting very red in blotches along with a fever of 101.9 last night.
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Cellulitis: You have cellulitis and may require hospital admission with IV antibiotics.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Get Checked: Even a small infection can be very serious in such an arm. The appearance described and the fever could be an infection. Please call your doctor or go to see someone right away. If caught early, it is usually treatable with antibiotics alone.
Answered 9/15/2013
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