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Suggest Remedy For Redness And Swelling In Arm Post BP Check Up
A day after having my blood pressure taken with a blood pressure cuff on my upper right arm, there is a swollen, red, hot area half way around my bicep which is exactly the shape and position of the cuff. Never had this happen before. Also had a flu shot same day after blood pressure taken - shot was 3-4 inches above the red swollen area. What s up?
Wed, 15 Mar 2017
Hi,
This is Dr Sameer.
Some peoples have allergy to the bp cuff. Your symptoms looks similar. It happens because of some rubber cuffs.
Don't worry, it will go in a day or two.
We prescribe Tab Levocetrizine once daily for such patients. Apply some moisturizer over the area & it will go away.
Remember not to again use that type of cuff again.
Thanks
This is Dr Sameer.
Some peoples have allergy to the bp cuff. Your symptoms looks similar. It happens because of some rubber cuffs.
Don't worry, it will go in a day or two.
We prescribe Tab Levocetrizine once daily for such patients. Apply some moisturizer over the area & it will go away.
Remember not to again use that type of cuff again.
Thanks
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