Hi, I Just Fell Getting In The Shower And Caught

Posted on Tue, 21 Jan 2020

Question: Hi, I just fell getting in the shower and caught myself using my right arm. My upper arm right below my shoulder is in a lot of pain. It really hurts to move my arm in any way. Warm water alleviated the pain while I showered. Could it just be a bruised or should I go get it looked at?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be broken, a x-ray is needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you should go to hospital to check it. A x-ray of shoulder and arm may be needed to check of it is broken or not.
Meanwhile you need to take antinflamatory drugs such advil or naproxen for pain relief. Put ice compresses on it to relieve swelling and pain.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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