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What Could Be The Cause Of Swelling Of Arm?
swelling Occasionally I have swelling up my whole right arm, particularly just above my elbow. I ve had it on 3 occasions and several other areas with swelling such as the right side of my hand and forearm. What could be the cause of this? It s soft around a kind of tough area in the middle, I have itching and a little pain.
Thu, 27 Dec 2018
Hello,
The swelling of the arm above the elbow can be due to a joint inflammation or bursitis or tendonitis. A direct examination is needed for a proper diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
The swelling of the arm above the elbow can be due to a joint inflammation or bursitis or tendonitis. A direct examination is needed for a proper diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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