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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On Swollen Upper Arm

Hello, my husband has a large unexplained bruise on his upper arm and it is swollen so much he cannot get his sleeve comfortably over it, it has kept him awake all night as it painful, I am worried and he does not want to go to the hospital to get it checked out, he said he would go in the morning if it does not improve , but I a worried it may be a blood clot. thanks
Mon, 7 Nov 2016
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He may take advil three times a day after meals to reduce pain and inflammation.support arm in a sling.
Apply locally voltage gel.
Get in touch with a doctor for check up
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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On Swollen Upper Arm

Hi He may take advil three times a day after meals to reduce pain and inflammation.support arm in a sling. Apply locally voltage gel. Get in touch with a doctor for check up