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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Arm After A Surgery?
I had surgery on my arm about three months ago when I broke my left radial and ulna, where I had plates and screws put in to correct it. A little while ago I had a significant amount of painful swelling, almost in a bump, at the one part that seemed as if it were at one of the plate ends. It went away, but I m experiencing it again and its quite painful to even make a fist or touch my arm, and its also pounding and occasionally stinging, and its a big swollen bump in the same area. I put ice on it which helps the swelling but not the pain. What could be causing this and how do I treat it or prevent it from doing this yet again?
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Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Hello,
As first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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