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Suggest Remedies For A Tender, Sore, Puffy Line In The Upper Arm

I have a red puffy line going from elbow to armpit. it seems to be on top of a vein. It is tender and sore. I think it came from my elbow which started out looking like a small little spider bite or some type of bite or maybe ingrown hair. which became big swollen. Barely started draining a little green liquid after getting worse by the 5th day. I don t have money or insurance.
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern.
Red tender puffy line from elbow to armpit implies two things.
1.Tight sleeves have left its crease due to its squeezing
2.Lymphangitis
I would like to advise you to keep ice pack over the line. Wear loose clothes. Take Tylenol for pain relief. Don't sleep on affected side.
If problem was still there or was aggravating or there were palpable masses in axilla then contact doctor.
Hope it helps best. Take your best care. Don't forget to rate this answer and close the discussion at Healthcare Magic.
Regards
Dr Ejaz
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Suggest Remedies For A Tender, Sore, Puffy Line In The Upper Arm

Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern. Red tender puffy line from elbow to armpit implies two things. 1.Tight sleeves have left its crease due to its squeezing 2.Lymphangitis I would like to advise you to keep ice pack over the line. Wear loose clothes. Take Tylenol for pain relief. Don t sleep on affected side. If problem was still there or was aggravating or there were palpable masses in axilla then contact doctor. Hope it helps best. Take your best care. Don t forget to rate this answer and close the discussion at Healthcare Magic. Regards Dr Ejaz