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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Redness In The Elbow Post Injury
Posted on
Sat, 25 Aug 2018
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Sat, 25 Aug 2018
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Question : Hello, I hit my elbow the other night on our desk and when I woke up yesterday I was unable to straighten it, pick things up, etc. it was very swolllen and red. I went to ER and they said it was just a bruise, but when I woke up this morning my entire arm from my fingers to my shoulder is very swollen. Is this normal or should I get another opinion?
Brief Answer:
Needs an X-ray to rule out a fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The extreme swelling that you are having is likely to be a hematoma formation but a bone injury needs to be ruled out after an X-ray of the elbow. You also need to keep the arm elevated on two pillows while resting and keep the arm in an arm sling during the day to reduce the swelling.
I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Needs an X-ray to rule out a fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The extreme swelling that you are having is likely to be a hematoma formation but a bone injury needs to be ruled out after an X-ray of the elbow. You also need to keep the arm elevated on two pillows while resting and keep the arm in an arm sling during the day to reduce the swelling.
I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
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