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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Swelling In The Upper Arm After A Fall

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Posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2016
Question: I had a fall yesterday and caught myself on mu left elbow. I have jammed mu upper are-it is very sore, do not know what to do for it. My shoulder is not involved.

I sent this a while ago and have not had a response???

Why are you not answering me???
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Doesn't sound like a fracture you can make it heal better with ease

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.

According to the history and description of your problem, it does not look like you are having any major issues specially fracture. The swelling , and jamming can be caused by tissue trauma at the site of hit, and damage to muscles or ligaments. This can be cured with rest and simple treatment which you can do at home by yourself. Here I would suggest you what treatment you can do for your problem.

1) Give You arm specially elbow good rest try not to more it un necessarily for a few days.
2) Icing it is very very important do it at least 4-5 times a day.
3) You can massage the are with some topical analgesic like Brufen, Diclofenac cream.
4) Wrap crepe bandage around it this will keep it warm and stable.
5) The swelling and pain usually reached a peak and then it regresses, when it starts regressing you can start moving your arm.
6) You can take pain killer like Tylenol or Ibuprofen for pain.

I would suggest you not to panic this will get settled in a few days , taking care will make the healing better and faster.


I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.
Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Swelling In The Upper Arm After A Fall

Brief Answer: Doesn't sound like a fracture you can make it heal better with ease Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem. According to the history and description of your problem, it does not look like you are having any major issues specially fracture. The swelling , and jamming can be caused by tissue trauma at the site of hit, and damage to muscles or ligaments. This can be cured with rest and simple treatment which you can do at home by yourself. Here I would suggest you what treatment you can do for your problem. 1) Give You arm specially elbow good rest try not to more it un necessarily for a few days. 2) Icing it is very very important do it at least 4-5 times a day. 3) You can massage the are with some topical analgesic like Brufen, Diclofenac cream. 4) Wrap crepe bandage around it this will keep it warm and stable. 5) The swelling and pain usually reached a peak and then it regresses, when it starts regressing you can start moving your arm. 6) You can take pain killer like Tylenol or Ibuprofen for pain. I would suggest you not to panic this will get settled in a few days , taking care will make the healing better and faster. I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad