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Why Is My Left Arm Swollen
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My subclavian lymph node is swollen and my left arm. Swollen area is not tender.
Local infection: Sounds like symptoms of local infection involving your left arm. Use a mirror to carefully exam arm. May need antibiotics. ...Read more
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Numbness in left arm itcy and swollen?
Need checking: Swollen arm = needs to be checked by your md. This could be an allergic reaction or cellulitis/infection and sometimes a blood clot. ...Read more
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What should I do? I have painful, swollen and stiffness in my left arm?
See a doctor soon: This could be one of a few things. One could be a compartment syndrome and it is an emergency and needs to be treated soon. See a doctor soon. ...Read more
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I have a swollen and painful knot on my ankle and also under my left arm pit?
You should see : A doctor for these and not play around wasting time. ...Read more
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Bite on left arm by insect. Not sure what, arm is swollen and itches real bad. Swollen in 2 different places, what could it be?
Inflammation from bi: Localized inflammation from insect bite. Use otc steroid cream-hydrocortize cream 1%. ...Read more
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I keep getting what looks like bites on my left arm. Areas swollen about 6 in. In diameter. Red and hot to touch. Pain in whole arm ?
Infection: It sounds like you have a significant infection on your arm. This needs to be evaluated right now. Go to the nearest urgent care or ER. ...Read more
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Persistent painful swollen vein lower left arm?
Phlebitis Arm: It sounds as if you have developed superficial thrombophlebitis of a vein in your arm. You should see a doctor and get it evaluated, as you could develop bacterial phlebitis which can be serious. Non bacterial phlebitis can often be treated with warm compresses and anti-inflammatories, but you also need to make sure that the phelbitis doesn't extend and cause a deeper more serious clot, i.e. Dvt. ...Read more
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Under my left arm is swollen, will this have to do with my heart condition?
?heart: What you describe is unusual for any cardiac problem but not impossible. Without knowing what your 'heart condition' is and examination of the swelling, can't speculate more. Just as likely to have a boil or other swelling without more information. ...Read more
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Why would a woman who has undergone a left radical mastectomy have a swollen left arm?
Lymphedema: Swelling after surgery is secondary lymphedema due to lymph node excision with radical mastectomy. ...Read more
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My left arm and leg are swollen from sunburn and it hurts to move them, what should I do?
SWELLING AND SUNBURN: YOU HAVE A FIRE! HOW DO YOU PUT OUT A FIRE? WITH WATER . . . SIT IN A TUB OF LUKEWARM WATER (NOT HOT OR COLD) FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVER 3 OR 4 HOURS. LET YOUR PCP KNOW ABOUT IT SOONEST . . . ...Read more
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