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Arm or Hand Swelling

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Arm or Hand Swelling Home Care

Home treatment for arm or hand swelling may include:

Elevate your arm:

Above your heart if possible.

Eat a low salt diet.
Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Avoid clothing that is tight around the arm or wrist.
Remove rings and bracelets.

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Related Conditions

Arm injury
Cellulitis
Deep venous thrombosis
Mastectomy arm swelling
Venous insufficiency

Arm injury
Arm swelling (bilateral)
Arm swelling (unilateral)
Hand swelling (bilateral)
Hand swelling (unilateral)

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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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