Suggest Remedies For Hand Pain And Cold Post An Injury

Posted on Tue, 9 Feb 2016

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Question : Hi, 12 days in, after a fall and a huge hematoma on my hand, what would you recommend for major discomfort, heat or cold? By the way, no fracture, and I'm 73 year old very healthy female.

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would use what gives you comfort, but add Tylenol

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM: Please note that the anti-inflammatory response you would get from cold packs would have helped 12 days ago when you hurt yourself, at this point you are doing everything correctly. I would use whatever provides you relief.

I have patients who prefer cold over hot and vice versa. I would add Tylenol as this will provide actual pain relief that you are needing.

I hope this helps and thanks for your question.

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