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What Causes Swelling In The Arms And Redness On The Palms?

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017

Question: Hi, I am 26 years old, male with Type 1 diabetes and have a swollen left arm and tenderness for past two days with red color rash on my palm which is visibly red compared to the palm on the right hand. Have taken repeat dose of benadryll thinking its some kind of allergy but that did not reduce the symptoms.
What should I do? thanks for your guidance

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be cellulitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic surgeon.
You are diabetic with swelling in (L) arm with redness in the palms for 2 days .
In diabetes this swelling with redness - first diagnosis would be cellulitis( an infection of the skin).
I suggest you start antibiotics and see for 2-3 days. If response is not adequate then consult your physician.
I hope to have answered your question. Please feel free for any further question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (44 minutes later)

Dr. Goel, Thanks for your guidance, but what antibiotic should I start on and can you send in the prescription directly to my Pharmacy?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pl consult your local physician

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic surgeon.
I suggest that you consult your physician for specific antibiotic , which can be prescribed depending on your clinical examination and locally prevalent infections.
Thanks for the question.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T