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Got Hurt On Elbow. Suggest First Aid?
Question: I got hurted my left hand elbow,what shall be mine first aid
Brief Answer:
Following are first aid measures.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
- REST the injured area and avoid doing any activities that causes pain
- ICE COMPRESSION over the painful area once in 2-3 hours
- Wrap an ELASTIC COMPRESSION BANDAGE around the painful area
- Elevate your left upper limb on a cushion or a pillow while you are lying and sitting and by cuff and collar sling while standing.
- Use analgesic anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve to reduce the pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
Following are first aid measures.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
- REST the injured area and avoid doing any activities that causes pain
- ICE COMPRESSION over the painful area once in 2-3 hours
- Wrap an ELASTIC COMPRESSION BANDAGE around the painful area
- Elevate your left upper limb on a cushion or a pillow while you are lying and sitting and by cuff and collar sling while standing.
- Use analgesic anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve to reduce the pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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