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Can Ice Ease Swelling On A Disabled Arm Due To Falling?

Good Evening, my disabled mother fell, twice yesterday. Tonight she has showed me her right wrist-her right arm is disabled and does not move, her wrist has swellen (we live 45 miles from hospitals). Can I put some ice on for the swelling and take her in tomorrow??
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to the injury from the falling.

I suggest using ice compresses for relieve.

I also suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms.

Regards,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi, General &Family Physician
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Can Ice Ease Swelling On A Disabled Arm Due To Falling?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to the injury from the falling. I suggest using ice compresses for relieve. I also suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. Regards, Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi, General &Family Physician