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What Causes Painful Swelling At The Failed Fistula Site?

I have a fistula in my left elbow that was put in to get me ready for hemodialysys. The fistula failed after a few days and another site was chosen for a working fistula.

I now have a painful swelling at the failed fistula site which has happened overnight. The swelling is approx the sive of a golfball.

Can this be a bubble in the blood ???? or is it related to the failed fistula.. Because of seasonal vacation the earliest medical advice available is 9th January. Other alternative is to go to casualty ward at Hospital



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Peter
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that this could be formation of thrombosis with pathophysiological changes and you need to consult the doctor to rule out the possibility of infection, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Painful Swelling At The Failed Fistula Site?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that this could be formation of thrombosis with pathophysiological changes and you need to consult the doctor to rule out the possibility of infection, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.