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What Causes Pain And Red Discoloration In The Bicep Area?
Question: Concern for daughter, age 50 yrs. Bicep area is tender, extremely painful with red discoloration. Discoloration appears as a wide band, nearly encircling upper arm. At time of blood draw, patient fainted.
Addl. info: Meds prescribed was antibiotic. No new regular med regimen. Not aware of any allergies.
Additionally: Visited family in LasVegas for approx. 8 days. Has been taking Advil for pain.
Addl. info: Meds prescribed was antibiotic. No new regular med regimen. Not aware of any allergies.
Additionally: Visited family in LasVegas for approx. 8 days. Has been taking Advil for pain.
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps she has developed a bruise. I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Regards
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps she has developed a bruise. I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Lack of personal expertise -- unable to send jpg shot of effected area. Do you have e-mail address to which I might Forward image?
Brief Answer:
Email ID
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Let me know your email ID. I will get back to you on it.
Regards
Email ID
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Let me know your email ID. I will get back to you on it.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Email: YYYY@YYYY
These are 2 photos of my left arm. Very faint redness with the aching of a 6 out of 10. Will go to doc tomorrow. Temp is 99.9. Very tired...
These are 2 photos of my left arm. Very faint redness with the aching of a 6 out of 10. Will go to doc tomorrow. Temp is 99.9. Very tired...
Brief Answer:
Take an oral anti inflammatory
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the images.
Perhaps this is due to thrombosis of superficial vein. I suggest you to take an oral anti inflammatory e.g tab. Ibuprofen or Tab. Diclofenac, twice daily for 2-4 days.
Regards
Take an oral anti inflammatory
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the images.
Perhaps this is due to thrombosis of superficial vein. I suggest you to take an oral anti inflammatory e.g tab. Ibuprofen or Tab. Diclofenac, twice daily for 2-4 days.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hmmm. Thank you for your considered opinion. Would this condition create such pain, i.e., ...6 on a scale of 10?
Brief Answer:
I'd suggest you continue taking the oral anti-inflammatory
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, thrombophlebitis is pretty painful. I'd suggest you continue taking the oral anti-inflammatory.
Regards
I'd suggest you continue taking the oral anti-inflammatory
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, thrombophlebitis is pretty painful. I'd suggest you continue taking the oral anti-inflammatory.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thrombophlebitis? Ok. Thank you for your work on our behalf. Will continue with anti-inflammatory. Regards - XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Thank you for writing to us.
Take care
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Thank you for writing to us.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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