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Swelling in right arm
While working , there is a swelling in my right arm. It goes away automatically after some time and comes back. There is slight pain also in shoulder. What should be next steps ?
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You have not mentioned duration of your complain.. please consult nearby Physiotherapist for dignosis and then start proper treatment
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Contrast bath twice a day
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Shoulder injuries ,could affect lymphatic drainage, resulting in wrist swelling
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Applt ice to shoulder ,then,Let a physiotherapist,diagnose your shoulder.
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Avoid wt. lifting
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⢠Gentle Shoulder Stretching.
⢠Core Strengthening Exercises.
⢠Gentle Neck Exercises.
⢠Avoid sleeping on affected side.
⢠Warm up and cool down is a must.
⢠Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment shoulder is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the shoulder with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
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Dr. Pooja Pandey Tripathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
How much is your blood pressure?
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Dr. Gopika Karihaloo Amin (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Did you injure your shoulder? Swelling in arm mostly comes after injury. Please meet a physiotherapist or an orthopedic doctor who can do proper diagnosis.
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Dr. Priyanka Mahadik (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Thane
Visit a nearby physiotherapist to rule out the reason for your pain and swelling.
At the age of 26 to get that swelling in the arm needs examination.
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kindly visit a orthopedic or physiotherapist.
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Mr. Chandan Kumar Singh (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Varanasi
Nerve blood delivery falt any where from neck to shoulder . Even due to weak shoulder stabiliser muscle , strain on nerve around neck happens commonly.
Go for shoulder evaluation , find out real culprit .
Next Steps
do a general stretching and strengthening of hand neck upper body.
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