Sudden swelling and pain in the upper limbs

Sudden swelling and pain in the upper limbs is one of the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis in the upper limbs. Swelling of the upper limbs is the earliest symptom that extends from the fingers to the upper arms, but is more serious in the proximal area. Pain can occur at the same time as swelling, or it can only show soreness, which is exacerbated when the upper limbs are moved, and sometimes it can affect the cord-like, tender veins. About two-thirds of patients have purple or blue-violet changes in the affected limb due to venous congestion.

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