I woke up with swollen arms

[Guest Cheng]

Hello, any idea why an arm could get swollen? I woke up my right arm and hand are swollen and it is painful.

[mate69]

see doc pls

[Guest https://en.m.wikipedia.org]

Any insect bite marks on the arm? Did u eat anything unusual that might be causing some allergic reaction? Or maybe could be deep vein thrombosis.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_vein_thrombosis
 

but you should ask @singalion who is the know-it-all God of BW.

[singalion]

hm. better see doc if it doesn't improve after 1 day

 

Swelling in the arms and hands is often caused by a build-up of fluid in these areas, called oedema.

Oedema is usually caused by:

• staying in the same position for too long
• eating too much salty food
• being overweight
• being pregnant – read about swollen ankles, feet and fingers in pregnancy
• taking certain medicines – such as some blood pressure medicines, contraceptive pills, antidepressants or steroids

Oedema can also be caused by:

• an injury – such as a strain or sprain
• sudden changes in temperature – such as very hot weather
• an insect bite or sting
• problems with your kidneys, liver or heart
• a blood clot
• an infection

 

[Guest Jason]

It’s a sign of impending stroke 

[Guest Nate]

9 hours ago, Guest Jason said:

It’s a sign of impending stroke 

Or heart attack

[Guest guest]

Whatever the case, see a doctor immediately.

[Guest Guest]

23 hours ago, Guest Cheng said:

Hello, any idea why an arm could get swollen? I woke up my right arm and hand are swollen and it is painful.

 

As advised, you are better off seeing a doctor rather than posting here on BW, because none of us can check your arm in-person.

[Guest Still alive?]

Any update? 

 

[radiusulnar]

i misread the title and read it as "i woke up with swole arms". oops. hope all is well and recovered.

[Guest Dontplayplay]

If the liquid builds up it may overflow into the lung. You will feel breathless and nausea. See a doctor asap before it becomes serious and have to be hospitalised.