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Arm or Hand Swelling

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Arm or Hand Swelling Underlying Cause: Less Serious

Less serious causes of arm or hand swelling include:

Arm contusion
Bursitis
Chest surgery
Breast surgery

Post mastectomy arm swelling

Drug side effects
Eczema
Gout
Insect bites
Mild allergic reaction
Pregnancy
Premenstrual syndrome
Tendinitis

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Related Conditions

Arm injury
Cellulitis
Deep venous thrombosis
Mastectomy arm swelling
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Last Updated: Feb 26, 2008 References

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

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