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What Causes Redness And Swelling In The Right Hand?
Question: 86 Male Have a heart stint April 2014 Also have had 6 months of Chemo for Malt Lymphoma. Had Cat Scan & Pet Scan December 2016. Both all clear. Next appt with heart doctor & cancer doctor in 6 mos. Question: Now my right hand is swelling and red? e-mail: YYYY@YYYY .
Brief Answer:
Can I receive an image of your right hand for review?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Am so sorry to hear about this swollen hand. To be of most help, I will like to obtain an image and review. This way, your response can be personalized and helpful. I will like that you state the following as well:
1. For how long has this been going on?
2. Is there any pain?
3. Do you have any fevers?
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Can I receive an image of your right hand for review?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Am so sorry to hear about this swollen hand. To be of most help, I will like to obtain an image and review. This way, your response can be personalized and helpful. I will like that you state the following as well:
1. For how long has this been going on?
2. Is there any pain?
3. Do you have any fevers?
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Swelling off & on for 3 else. No pain No fever
Brief Answer:
on and off swelling makes an infection unlikely!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Swelling which comes and goes is not typical of an infection. My greatest worry would have been an infection but with no pain and on/off nature, that is unlikely. I might turn my reasoning towards possible lymphedema in which there is a difficulty draining fluid from a part of the body. This happens when the lymph nodes are no longer as functional as before, maybe from surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
I will suggest that you get an appointment with your doctor at your earliest convenience and get this looked into. I repeat, there is no urgency for now!
I wish you well.
on and off swelling makes an infection unlikely!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Swelling which comes and goes is not typical of an infection. My greatest worry would have been an infection but with no pain and on/off nature, that is unlikely. I might turn my reasoning towards possible lymphedema in which there is a difficulty draining fluid from a part of the body. This happens when the lymph nodes are no longer as functional as before, maybe from surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
I will suggest that you get an appointment with your doctor at your earliest convenience and get this looked into. I repeat, there is no urgency for now!
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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