Arm Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
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Do you think your arm problem may be caused by a medicine?
See significance of a medicine causing an arm problem if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think a medicine is causing your arm problem?
Note: If your answer is Yes:
- Call your doctor who prescribed the medicine before taking another dose. The medicine may need to be stopped or changed, or the dose adjusted. An appointment may not be necessary.
- If you are taking any medicine not prescribed by a doctor, stop taking the medicine. If you feel you need to continue taking the medicine, call your doctor to discuss it.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: August 31, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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