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Swelling And Pain In The Arm Pit And Down The

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Posted on Wed, 10 Jul 2019
Question: swelling and pain in the arm pit and down the arm to the inside of elbow where there is more swelling.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably rheumatoid arthritis, follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern.

The symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis.

I suggest to do Some advices that I can give to you are examinations to confirm the diagnosis.

I recommend an x-ray of the arm, a complete blood count and a rheumatoid factor level.

Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medication to treat the pain and the swelling.

I suggest Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.

I also suggest using cold compresses to relieve the pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Swelling And Pain In The Arm Pit And Down The

Brief Answer: Probably rheumatoid arthritis, follow the advice below. Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest to do Some advices that I can give to you are examinations to confirm the diagnosis. I recommend an x-ray of the arm, a complete blood count and a rheumatoid factor level. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medication to treat the pain and the swelling. I suggest Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day. I also suggest using cold compresses to relieve the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.