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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruise On The Left Arm

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Posted on Tue, 31 Jan 2017
Question: Swelling in left and it appears bruised on my left arm only. Also arm feel tighter, swelling. It also appears to be spreading up my arm, the back of my arm around the bicep. Also, NO Pain. Also I am not taking blood thinners. Also no fever. Also no trauma. I have had bruises as a former athlete. I did not bump into something. 2.5 days ago the discoloration started.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)
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I appreciate your concern

A Doppler ultrasound of the affected limb should be done to rule out a possible vascular cause such as a DVT. To be on the safe side, PT/INR testing should also be done to gauge the anticoagulation status accordingly.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruise On The Left Arm

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern A Doppler ultrasound of the affected limb should be done to rule out a possible vascular cause such as a DVT. To be on the safe side, PT/INR testing should also be done to gauge the anticoagulation status accordingly. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil