Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Arm After Injury

Posted on Sun, 4 Sep 2016

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Question : Son was climbing a tree said felt something pop. The vain seems to a bit larger and there is pain when he moves his arm. Some redness on the on top side of arm at joint (center arm). His words is I thought there was some thing sticky and pulling hair. it is painful

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rest,ice,painkillers

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
At this point he should rest apply ice for 10 minutes on painful area, take nonsteroid painkillers. It is probably muscle distension or contusion. However,it may be partial muscle rupture and if there is no improvement in next few days,he should do ultrasound of muscles and tendons. Wish you good health. Regards

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