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What Causes Muscle Cramps In The Arms Post A Quadrantectomy?
Question: My aunt has undergone quadrantectomy + axillary dissection for early stage breast cancer T2N0M0 3 months back. She is at present undergoing chemotheraphy but experiencing a muscle cramp kind of formation in her operated arm. She is doing expercises to avoid lymphedema.
Please see the attached images and advise on whether this can be a symptoms of lymphedema? She has pain when that portion is pressed.
Please see the attached images and advise on whether this can be a symptoms of lymphedema? She has pain when that portion is pressed.
Brief Answer:
Hello. It looks just a sprain
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. Images suggest just a sprain and not lymph edema.
She requires mild physiotherapy and painkillers to get her relieved of pain. Moreover, regular physiotherapy will prevent development of lymphedema.
Do not do any massage on your own. It can cause more harm.
Thanks and regards
Hello. It looks just a sprain
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. Images suggest just a sprain and not lymph edema.
She requires mild physiotherapy and painkillers to get her relieved of pain. Moreover, regular physiotherapy will prevent development of lymphedema.
Do not do any massage on your own. It can cause more harm.
Thanks and regards
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