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What Causes Swelling In The Inner Side Of The Right Forearm?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Question: What could possible cause swelling of the right inner forearm with no known injury nor bite or sting. Some numbness, tingling and dropping items. Ultrasound of arm did not show anything. Any suggestions and what kind of specialist would you suggest of possible causes?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist and get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Swelling in the region of right inner forearm may be due to ulnar nerve thickening or abscess.
Upload report of ultrasound.
Get examined by a neurologist.
You may need a nerve conduction testing too.
Any weakness and wasting of muscles of forearm and hand?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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What Causes Swelling In The Inner Side Of The Right Forearm?

Brief Answer: Get examined by a neurologist and get investigated as advised Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Swelling in the region of right inner forearm may be due to ulnar nerve thickening or abscess. Upload report of ultrasound. Get examined by a neurologist. You may need a nerve conduction testing too. Any weakness and wasting of muscles of forearm and hand? Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist