Is Swelling In Left Wrist And Arm Due To My Hypertension And Atrial Fibrillation?

Hello Teri,

Thanks for the Query.

You have provided with good information but I Would like to know few more things which would help me in suggesting you better:
1.) Do you have shortness of Breath?
2.) Do you have Chest pain?
3.) Do you have Palpitation?
4.) Do you have skin redness?

Your History suggests you have either:
1.) Dermatomyositis
2.) Allergic Reaction

Both these has to be ruled out, Kindly get yourself examined by a Cardiologist to rule out any cardiac ailment. Get a second opinion from an Orthopedic Surgeon as well. Your Doctor may examine you and suggest few tests like,
1.) Blood work
2.) Urinalysis
3.) 2D-ECHO
4.) EKG
5.) Muscle Biopsy if necessary.
6.) Arm and Wrist X XXXXXXX

Once confirmed, the treatment will depend upon the cause. Your Treating Doctor will know better. He/she may prescribe you Corticosteroids, Anti Inflammatory Drugs.

Kindly do not delay.

Follow these lifestyle medications:
1.) Avoid stress, practice relaxation techniques like yoga and Meditation.
2.) Exercise regularly and maintain a Healthy weight.
3.) Limit your salt intake to less than 2500mg per day
4.) Monitor your Blood Pressure regularly
5.) Avoid high calorie foods
6.) Eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables
7.) Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.

Hope I have answered your Query, I will be available to answer your Follow up Queries.

Wish you Good Health.

Take Care.

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Hi Teri,

Thank you for Writing Back.

Your follow up History suggests Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms as you say you have Palpitations and Shortness of Breath.

Kindly get yourself examined by a Cardiologist and get a Second opinion from a Orthopedist.

Follow the Lifestyle Modifications as suggested by me earlier, stick to your Treatment plan and go for regular follow up.

I Hope Everything should be fine with you.

Wish you Good Health.

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