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Arm swelling

Arm swelling: Introduction

Arm swelling: A swelling located on the arm. See free access online books about Arm swelling below. See detailed information below for a list of 26 causes of Arm swelling, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Arm swelling:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Arm swelling. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Arm swelling: Symptom Checker

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Diagnostic Guides for Arm swelling

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Arm swelling from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Arm swelling. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Arm swelling

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Edema
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • ARM PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Arm pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Edema
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Arm pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Edema
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Edema
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Edema, facial
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema, generalized
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Arm pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Arm pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • ARM PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Medications or substances causing Arm swelling:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Arm swelling as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Drug interactions causing Arm swelling:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Arm swelling as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

  • Nifedipine and quinidine interaction
  • Adalat and quinidine interaction
  • Adalat CC and quinidine interaction
  • Nifedical XL and quinidine interaction
  • Nifeditab CR and quinidine interaction
  • Procardia and quinidine interaction
  • Procardia XL and quinidine interaction
  • Lexxel and quinidine interaction
  • more interactions...»

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Organs affected by Arm swelling:

The list of organs typically affected by Arm swelling may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Arm swelling

The list below shows some of the causes of Arm swelling mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 26 causes of Arm swelling

How Common are these Causes of Arm swelling?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Arm swelling. Of the 26 causes of Arm swelling that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 24 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 26 causes of Arm swelling

Conditions listing symptoms: Arm swelling:

The following list of conditions have 'Arm swelling' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Arm fracture ... swollen arm

    C

  • C1esterase deficiency ... arm swelling

    E

  • Eosinophilic fasciitis ... arm swelling
  • Ewing's sarcoma ... arm swelling

    L

  • Lymphatic Filariasis ... arm swelling

    M

  • Mesothelioma, adult malignant ... arm swelling
  • Mesothelioma, adult malignant - pleural ... arm swelling

    O

  • Osteosclerosis - ichthyosis - premature ovarian failure ... arm swelling
  • Osteosclerosis with ichthyosis and premature ovarian failure ... arm swelling

    R

  • Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexopathy ... arm swelling

    S

  • Superior vena cava syndrome ... arm swelling

    T

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome TOS ... arm swelling

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  • Causes of Arm swelling Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Arm swelling based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Arm swelling?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Arm swelling, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

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    Medical Conditions associated with Arm swelling:

    Swelling symptoms (3152 causes), Arm symptoms (1340 causes), Limb symptoms (1215 causes)

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