Suggest Treatment For Bruise On Inner Elbow

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014

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Question : I have a bruise which spontaneously appeared on my right arm inner elbow on Saturday. Yesterday I noticed a small hard lump in it right over where the visible vein runs down my arm. Now it appears softer. Does this mean it's just getting better and is nothing to worry about? It is about 1inch by 1/2inch.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is healing

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Ms,

Softening definitely means its going for healing and there is no cause for concern. The hematoma or bruise undergoes liquefaction and slowly gets reabsorbed. Local application of hot water fomentation will be helpful.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh

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