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What Causes Swelling And Bruising On The Arm After Surgery?
male 74 quad bypass 10 yrs ago type 2 diabetes still active man, his right arm swelled up and became painful with severe bruising under armpit down the underside of his arm to top of hand with a lump in his forearm. this has occurred before and ER diagnoised cumadin poisioning .
The symptoms seem to be related to blood clots.I suggest you to go to the emergency room as soon as possible for further evaluation. A complete blood count and an ultrasound of the arm is needed for further treatment.
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What Causes Swelling And Bruising On The Arm After Surgery?
Hi, The symptoms seem to be related to blood clots.I suggest you to go to the emergency room as soon as possible for further evaluation. A complete blood count and an ultrasound of the arm is needed for further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.