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Swollen Forearm After Sustaining An Injury. Should I Be Concerned?

I'm a thirteen year old girl and I hurt my wrist in pe. Ok so Thursday at about 11:15am one of my friends who is a
Boy kicked a soccerball super hard. When I blocked the ball I did it with only one hand now my arm is swollen from my elbow to my fingers. (It is now Friday night at 7:50) I was wondering should I be worried
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Welcome to HCM.
Pain,swelling is due to soft tissue injury and collection of blood inside.
Apply ice pack 3 to 5 times a day.
Start nsaid with serratiopeptidase.
Local application of nsaid gel will be helpful.
Avoid any extra movement of that hand.
Avoid exercise,sports activity till get complete cure.
It will cure within 7 to 10 days otherwise go for x-ray and proper medications under guidance of orthppedician.



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Swollen Forearm After Sustaining An Injury. Should I Be Concerned?

Welcome to HCM. Pain,swelling is due to soft tissue injury and collection of blood inside. Apply ice pack 3 to 5 times a day. Start nsaid with serratiopeptidase. Local application of nsaid gel will be helpful. Avoid any extra movement of that hand. Avoid exercise,sports activity till get complete cure. It will cure within 7 to 10 days otherwise go for x-ray and proper medications under guidance of orthppedician.