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Does Swelling Indicate Fractured Bone?
12 yr old child at camp, dropped log on left wrist while building shelter. Happened Monday am, now, Tues Pm arm swollen, painful, but no bruising- do you think it is sprained or broken- hate to pull him out of camp if it can wait until Monday to be examined.
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The swelling over the wrist can be because of the inflammation following trauma. The other possible cause can be because of the fractured bone also. So you need to consult a general physician and get it evaluated. You need to get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis. Mean while you can take a course of antiinflammatory drugs like serratiopeptidase.
I hope i have answered your query. Take care.
The swelling over the wrist can be because of the inflammation following trauma. The other possible cause can be because of the fractured bone also. So you need to consult a general physician and get it evaluated. You need to get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis. Mean while you can take a course of antiinflammatory drugs like serratiopeptidase.
I hope i have answered your query. Take care.
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