Comments on: Swollen Arm & Swelling of the Hand, Forearm, Fingers http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html Current Health Care Articles 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:42 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Patient's Personal and Family Medical History Questionnaire (Form) | Current Health Articles 2009 http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16535 Patient's Personal and Family Medical History Questionnaire (Form) | Current Health Articles 2009 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:56:41 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-16535 [...] itchy legs, pain, weakness, cramps, swelling, swollen legs or feet, swollen arms or hands, swollen or painful joints, reduced mobility, cracked heels, cracked [...] [...] itchy legs, pain, weakness, cramps, swelling, swollen legs or feet, swollen arms or hands, swollen or painful joints, reduced mobility, cracked heels, cracked [...]

]]> By: ellen bentz http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-14228 ellen bentz Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:58:28 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-14228 i fell 10 weeks ago and broke my humerous bone in my arm after 24 hours my hand started hurting and hand swelling and has been that way since do you have any comments. i have been to dr. and am takng therphy and still swollen. thanks i fell 10 weeks ago and broke my humerous
bone in my arm after 24 hours my hand started hurting and hand swelling and has been that way since do you have any comments. i have been to dr. and am takng therphy and still swollen. thanks

]]> By: Dr. Chris http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-13219 Dr. Chris Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:08:21 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-13219 Hi Denny Elliot Any differential diagnosis on our part would be a guess and plain irresponsible. How long is the swelling persisting? Is there pain or numbness? Did it suddenly start up or did it happen over a few hours? Does he still have the full range of movement? Did he sustain a fall or sustain any injury on that area? Your son should see his doctor and an x-ray may be necessary. Do not ignore the swelling even if there is no pain. Hi Denny Elliot

Any differential diagnosis on our part would be a guess and plain irresponsible. How long is the swelling persisting? Is there pain or numbness? Did it suddenly start up or did it happen over a few hours? Does he still have the full range of movement? Did he sustain a fall or sustain any injury on that area?

Your son should see his doctor and an x-ray may be necessary. Do not ignore the swelling even if there is no pain.

]]> By: dennyelliott http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-13142 dennyelliott Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:25:48 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-13142 My son Josh (20) has sever fibromyalgia. He showed me today his forearm and the chubby part of his thumb on his left had was swollen. Any ideas for the swelling? My son Josh (20) has sever fibromyalgia. He showed me today his forearm and the chubby part of his thumb on his left had was swollen. Any ideas for the swelling?

]]> By: Dr. Chris http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-13025 Dr. Chris Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:20:38 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-13025 Hi Laurie In children, any prolonged swelling, especially if associated with pain should be investigated. It may be a fracture or elbow dislocation (not very common) which can result in the swelling. Even if there is no pain or discomfort, it is advisable that she sees a doctor. Hi Laurie

In children, any prolonged swelling, especially if associated with pain should be investigated. It may be a fracture or elbow dislocation (not very common) which can result in the swelling. Even if there is no pain or discomfort, it is advisable that she sees a doctor.

]]> By: Laurie http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-12980 Laurie Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:34:21 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-12980 My daughter has intermittent swelling of her right forearm and she suffers from headaches. Does this ring any bells for anyone? She is 18 years old. Her forearm will swell and be real tight to the touch, not hot like an infection. My daughter has intermittent swelling of her right forearm and she suffers from headaches. Does this ring any bells for anyone? She is 18 years old. Her forearm will swell and be real tight to the touch, not hot like an infection.

]]> By: Ambsmama http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-12974 Ambsmama Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:28:17 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-12974 My daughter has swelling in her arm from her elbow (including her elbow) all the way down to her fingers. She is 3 years old, is this of any major concern? My daughter has swelling in her arm from her elbow (including her elbow) all the way down to her fingers. She is 3 years old, is this of any major concern?

]]> By: AJ http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-12894 AJ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:51:24 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-12894 Thank you very much. I did in fact go to the doctor. He said it was common for swelling to happen and that I shouldn't worry. I have another appointment today to talk about my options. Thanks again! Thank you very much. I did in fact go to the doctor. He said it was common for swelling to happen and that I shouldn’t worry. I have another appointment today to talk about my options. Thanks again!

]]> By: Dr. Pravith http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-12892 Dr. Pravith Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:26:17 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-12892 Hi AJ If you are concerned, then most definitely return to consult with the attending physician. Swelling of the limb is common given that you broke the arm. Even a simple dislocation can cause a swelling. Swelling may at times be accompanied by itching and this should be quite short term. However, if you notice that the swelling is persisting or getting worse and if you notice any loss of sensation or reduced mobility of your fingers, then immediately consult with your doctor. The sling is essential to reduce mobility of the limb and therefore ease the symptoms, like swelling, associated with a break. If you have attempted to remove your arm from the sling due to discomfort, return it to the sling. Once again, if you are concerned, then consult with your doctor. Other than that, it would be difficult to assess just how serious your condition is through this forum. Hi AJ

If you are concerned, then most definitely return to consult with the attending physician. Swelling of the limb is common given that you broke the arm. Even a simple dislocation can cause a swelling. Swelling may at times be accompanied by itching and this should be quite short term. However, if you notice that the swelling is persisting or getting worse and if you notice any loss of sensation or reduced mobility of your fingers, then immediately consult with your doctor. The sling is essential to reduce mobility of the limb and therefore ease the symptoms, like swelling, associated with a break. If you have attempted to remove your arm from the sling due to discomfort, return it to the sling. Once again, if you are concerned, then consult with your doctor. Other than that, it would be difficult to assess just how serious your condition is through this forum.

]]> By: AJ http://www.healthhype.com/swollen-arm-swelling-of-the-hand-forearm-fingers.html/comment-page-1#comment-12873 AJ Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:05:20 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=2670#comment-12873 Good afternoon. I'm 22 yrs old and I broke my right arm on Sunday (my shaft humorous I believe) and I went to the ER. The doctors there put a sling cast on it. I was released that night and went home. The next day around 3 o'clock I noticed that my right hand is swollen. I take the medications the doctors prescribed, which were motrin and percacet, to see if the swelling would go down but it's been two days now and the swelling is still there. I'm getting worried. Should I go back to the ER? Good afternoon. I’m 22 yrs old and I broke my right arm on Sunday (my shaft humorous I believe) and I went to the ER. The doctors there put a sling cast on it. I was released that night and went home. The next day around 3 o’clock I noticed that my right hand is swollen. I take the medications the doctors prescribed, which were motrin and percacet, to see if the swelling would go down but it’s been two days now and the swelling is still there. I’m getting worried. Should I go back to the ER?

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