Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Pain In The Elbow After Being Hit. Hair Line Crack Suspected. Cure?

Hello I was running fast and hit my elbow into a metal pole, very sore and tingling fingers, burning feeling when trying to straighten arm , can’t sleep – very sore… seen the doctor and xray , very hard to see hair line crack, not to sure if it is a hair line crack as I am not a doctor?? Cannot see doctor again until Monday – lots of pain – what do you think it could be? Thanks
posted on Tue, 6 Nov 2012
Twitter Tue, 6 Nov 2012 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 6 Nov 2012 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Even if it is a hairline crack, it needs no special intervention - it heals with time.
Ulnar nerve is just behind the inner aspect of the elbow - probably it got hit and could cause this - generally it also heals by itself.      
In the mean time, till you could see your doctor -
Rest the part
Use Cold compress (ice bag)
You can try NSAID - Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs like Ibuprofen (available Over The Counter). If very severe, tramadol and/or gabapentin will help in pain relief - they need prescription from your GP

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Tramadol


Loading Online Doctors....
Pain In The Elbow After Being Hit. Hair Line Crack Suspected. Cure?

Hi friend Welcome to Health Care Magic Even if it is a hairline crack, it needs no special intervention - it heals with time. Ulnar nerve is just behind the inner aspect of the elbow - probably it got hit and could cause this - generally it also heals by itself. In the mean time, till you could see your doctor - Rest the part Use Cold compress (ice bag) You can try NSAID - Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs like Ibuprofen (available Over The Counter). If very severe, tramadol and/or gabapentin will help in pain relief - they need prescription from your GP Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck