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Arm swelling
Also known as Swelling Of Arm, Swollen Arm, and Upper Extremity Swelling
Arm swelling is encountered rarely on Symcat. We will add more content to this page if enough people like you show interest.
What causes it?
The most common causes of arm swelling are pyogenic skin infection, bruise, and fracture of the arm. Other possible causes, such as thrombophlebitis, are more rare.
What symptoms are related?
Within all the people who go to their doctor with arm swelling, 82% report having arm pain, 69% report having abnormal appearing skin, and 29% report having hand or finger swelling.
- Arm pain strong predictor 82
- Abnormal appearing skin strong predictor 69
- Hand or finger swelling strong predictor 29
- Loss of sensation 21
- Leg swelling 19
- Peripheral edema 17
- Itching of skin 13
- Arm lump or mass strong predictor 13
- Wrist pain 13
- Wrist swelling strong predictor 13
- Elbow swelling strong predictor 10
- Skin on arm or hand looks infected strong predictor 10
What might my doctor prescribe?
Common Tests and Procedures
Patients with arm swelling often receive radiographic imaging procedure, complete blood count, plain x-ray, glucose measurement, kidney function tests, electrolytes panel, intravenous fluid replacement and application of splint .
Common Medications
The most commonly prescribed drugs for patients with arm swelling include vancomycin, saquinavir, exemestane (aromasin), dopamine, urea, imipenem, ertapenem, dobutamine, clavulanate / ticarcillin, fondaparinux (arixtra), piperacillin (zosyn), neomycin (septa) and ceftazidime .
| Vancomycin | $303 (7 days) | |
| Saquinavir | $794 (28 days) | |
| Exemestane (Aromasin) | $324 (28 days) | |
| Dopamine | ||
| Urea | $53 (21 days) | |
| Imipenem | ||
| Ertapenem | $450 (7 days) | |
| Dobutamine | ||
| Fondaparinux (Arixtra) | $1245 (14 days) | |
| Piperacillin (Zosyn) | ||
| Neomycin (Septa) | $51 (14 days) | |
| Ceftazidime | $199 (7 days) |
Who is at risk?
Groups of people at highest risk for arm swelling include .
Age
| < 1 years | 0.1x | |
| 1-4 years | 0.8x | |
| 5-14 years | 1.1x | |
| 15-29 years | 1.0x | |
| 30-44 years | 1.0x | |
| 45-59 years | 1.0x | |
| 60-74 years | 1.1x | |
| 75+ years | 1.2x |
Sex
| Male | 1.2x | |
| Female | 0.9x |
Race/Ethnicity
| Black | 1.3x | |
| Hispanic | 0.8x | |
| White | 1.0x | |
| Other | 0.9x |
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