Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Swelling Of Arms With Stent Placement?
My right arm is swollen from the fingertips to the elbow. I have had two stents placed in an artery from my right wrists because of a myocardial infarction, but this occurred in September of this year. No thrombosis was found and no infection through blood cultures. In other words, no answer?
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
Hello,
It can be a sign of cellulitis which is nothing but a spreading infection of subcutaneous tissue.
Can you attach a picture in the follow-up query to get a better clinical picture.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed you might require antibiotics and most cases respond well to antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It can be a sign of cellulitis which is nothing but a spreading infection of subcutaneous tissue.
Can you attach a picture in the follow-up query to get a better clinical picture.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed you might require antibiotics and most cases respond well to antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Stent
Loading Online Doctors....