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How To Treat Swelling And Pain In Arm And Wrist Caused Due To Injury?

I recently fell with my arm outstretched, injuring my elbow. After having x-rays taken at the hospital, no broken bones or fractures were discovered and I was sent home in a sling. Its been 4 days now and I still have swelling on the inside of my arm at the elbow (Right side of right arm if facing me). I can fully rotate my wrist, outstretch my arm, touch my shoulder etc but it is painful. I cannot support my body weight as I once could. Is this a part of the healing process?
Wed, 24 Jun 2020
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Hi,

Wrist pain and elbow pain post injury (fall) are commonly seen. It takes few days to settle. Such pain is due to the twisting or repetitive stress or weight bearing. I advise you to:
- Take analgesics + anti-inflammatory + antacid for a course of 5 days.
- Continue resting your arm with the sling
- Steroid injection if pain and swelling is not reducing
- Ice pack to relieved of pain and swelling

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Swelling And Pain In Arm And Wrist Caused Due To Injury?

Hi, Wrist pain and elbow pain post injury (fall) are commonly seen. It takes few days to settle. Such pain is due to the twisting or repetitive stress or weight bearing. I advise you to: - Take analgesics + anti-inflammatory + antacid for a course of 5 days. - Continue resting your arm with the sling - Steroid injection if pain and swelling is not reducing - Ice pack to relieved of pain and swelling Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician