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How Can Pain And Swelling Above The Elbow Be Treated?

have a pulled possibly torn muscle at the elbow area not sure if it s the bicep or flexor in the forearm i felt the pull in the forearm just below elbow but a slight bulge or swelling just above elbow i have been icing it regularly and taking advil for pain and swelling and keeping it wrapped
Wed, 10 Aug 2016
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Hello,
Thanks for the consult.

Brief answer,
Rest the elbow, apply ice or cold pack or tab.aceclo-P twice daily for 3-5 days

Detailed explanation,
1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you had sudden pulled in the forearm just below the elbow joint
2. Due to this you had pain and swelling above the elbow joint.
3. I suggest you to follow these tips
a. Rest the elbow joint.
b. Apply some ice or cold packs for 10-20min 3times a day which helps to reduce pain and swelling.
c. If the above steps done and still the pain exists then take medications include tab.Aceclo-P twice daily for 3-5days along with tab.Pantop 40mg once daily in morning before food for 3-5days.

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How Can Pain And Swelling Above The Elbow Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for the consult. Brief answer, Rest the elbow, apply ice or cold pack or tab.aceclo-P twice daily for 3-5 days Detailed explanation, 1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you had sudden pulled in the forearm just below the elbow joint 2. Due to this you had pain and swelling above the elbow joint. 3. I suggest you to follow these tips a. Rest the elbow joint. b. Apply some ice or cold packs for 10-20min 3times a day which helps to reduce pain and swelling. c. If the above steps done and still the pain exists then take medications include tab.Aceclo-P twice daily for 3-5days along with tab.Pantop 40mg once daily in morning before food for 3-5days. Hope this information helps you.