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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Forearm

Hi, Dr. I had a mantoux test 3 days ago, and i went back to the hospital to measure the swelling yesterday. my forearm is still swollen around the point of contact + its itchy. will the swelling reduce of its own free will and for how long will it be swollen? i am 22 yrs old, 5ft 7 , 60kg and in goog health.
Fri, 8 May 2020
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Hello,

The swelling from Mantoux test will go away in a few weeks. It will go away on it's own.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Forearm

Hello, The swelling from Mantoux test will go away in a few weeks. It will go away on it s own. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician