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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Upper Arm Be Treated?

I recently hurt my right shoulder/arm rotar cuff issues in the past...my 100 lb. dog jumped in bed on my right upper arm now it is real tight and feels like a pulled muscle then today the area is discolored red and purple -with a huge swelling and hurts to use
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
It seems your arm has certainly got bruised.
If I were your treating doctor,I recommend,
-Antibiotics like cephalexin and Anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen for 3 days.
-Locally apply ice packs for 15-20 minutes for 3-4 times in a day till swelling subsides.
-Let the arm rest for 3-4 days.
The swelling and pain of bruise should recede by 3-4 days and colour fades till 7 days.
If swelling and worsens beyond 3 days or if there is any restriction of movement of arm present ,visit surgeon so that further assessment by physical examination,Xray can be done and accordingly action can be taken.
Hope this information helps.
Thanks.
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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Upper Arm Be Treated?

Hello and welcome to HCM. It seems your arm has certainly got bruised. If I were your treating doctor,I recommend, -Antibiotics like cephalexin and Anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen for 3 days. -Locally apply ice packs for 15-20 minutes for 3-4 times in a day till swelling subsides. -Let the arm rest for 3-4 days. The swelling and pain of bruise should recede by 3-4 days and colour fades till 7 days. If swelling and worsens beyond 3 days or if there is any restriction of movement of arm present ,visit surgeon so that further assessment by physical examination,Xray can be done and accordingly action can be taken. Hope this information helps. Thanks.