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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Arm

I have swelling in my right arm. 12 years ago I had all my lymph nodes removed. 13 were positive for breast cancer. I had an Ultra sound to check for blood clots. didn t have any, but now my hand and fingers are getting swollen any time I use my hand. what could be going on? YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
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Where from the lymph nodes were removed? Right breast? Lymph nodes are the part of lymphatic system which helps in drainage of extracellular fluid. So after removal of lymph nodes for breast cancer function of lymphatic system is hampered and hence drainage of fluid from right arm becomes non functional. That's the reason for swelling of right arm. Now this must be explained to you by your surgeons as it can be permanent. Application of crepe bandage and limb elevation might help.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Arm

Dear patient Where from the lymph nodes were removed? Right breast? Lymph nodes are the part of lymphatic system which helps in drainage of extracellular fluid. So after removal of lymph nodes for breast cancer function of lymphatic system is hampered and hence drainage of fluid from right arm becomes non functional. That s the reason for swelling of right arm. Now this must be explained to you by your surgeons as it can be permanent. Application of crepe bandage and limb elevation might help.