Suggest remedy for redness and swelling in arm post BP check up
Patient: A day after having my blood pressure taken with a blood pressure cuff on my upper right arm, there is a swollen, red, hot area half way around my bicep which is exactly the shape and position of the cuff. Never had this happen before. Also had a flu shot same day after blood pressure taken - shot was 3-4 inches above the red swollen area. What s up? Doctor: Hi,This is Dr Sameer.Some peoples have allergy to the bp cuff. Your symptoms looks similar. It happens because of some rubber cuffs.Don't worry, it will go in a day or two.We prescribe Tab Levocetrizine once daily for such patients. Apply some moisturizer over the area & it will go away.Remember not to again use that type of cuff again.Thanks