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What Causes Swollen Arms?

My right arm are swollen right now from shoulder to my fingers, I feel soreness and it is painful when I moves it, specially on my shoulder. also the color of my whole arm turning into purpulish or blue, could you help me on what's causing it. and what should I do. Thank you!
Sat, 17 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

There is possibility of vascular occlusion.
It is advisable to do colour Doppler limb to see vascular status.

Another possibility due to compression of this nerve root there is pain radiating to your arm.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Swollen Arms?

Hello, There is possibility of vascular occlusion. It is advisable to do colour Doppler limb to see vascular status. Another possibility due to compression of this nerve root there is pain radiating to your arm. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.